Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung ST90

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FS42 and Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and ST90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS42 was brought out 21 months prior to the ST90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FS42 scores against the ST90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 features outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS42 and Samsung ST90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FS42 against the ST90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and ST90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS42 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung ST90 will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older FS42 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.