Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic ZS100

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic ZS100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and ZS100 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS42 was brought out 7 years before the ZS100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the FS42 scores against the ZS100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS42 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FS42 compared to the ZS100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and ZS100 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and ZS100.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS42 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic ZS100 will give you greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older FS42 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.