Panasonic FS42 vs Sony A100

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony A100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is relatively close but the FS42 (1/2.5") and A100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS42 was revealed 2 years after the A100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FS42 scores vs the A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS42 has physical 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) whilst the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony A100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FS42 against the A100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and A100 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and A100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FS42 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The younger FS42 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.