Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Increase to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-S1
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax K-S2, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and K-S2 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS42 was manufactured 6 years before the K-S2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FS42 matches up vs the K-S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Pentax K-S2
FS42 | K-S2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic FS42
K-S2 | FS42 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | April 2009 | More recent by 70 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax K-S2
FS42 | K-S2 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has proportions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax K-S2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS42 versus the K-S2.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and K-S2 is 95 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and K-S2.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS42 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-S2 will result in greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older FS42 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Pentax K-S2 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-04-17 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 5.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 132 grams (0.29 pounds) | 678 grams (1.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $580 | $581 |