Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung PL120

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FS42 versus Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and PL120 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The FS42 was revealed 20 months earlier than the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the FS42 matches up against the PL120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FS42 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS42 versus Samsung PL120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FS42 vs the PL120.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and PL120.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS42 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung PL120 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FS42 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.