Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung ST65

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FS42 and Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and ST65 (14MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and ST65 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS42 was manufactured 21 months before the ST65 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FS42 matches up against the ST65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Samsung ST65. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS42 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS42 versus the ST65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and ST65 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and ST65.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS42 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung ST65 will render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older FS42 will be behind in sensor technology.