Panasonic FS42 vs Sony A7R III

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony A7R III, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and A7R III (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FS42 was released 9 years before the A7R III which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FS42 grades versus the A7R III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS42 enjoys external dimensions 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 Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony A7R III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FS42 compared to the A7R III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and A7R III is 95 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and A7R III.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS42 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R III will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FS42 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.