Panasonic FS42 vs Sony A450

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FS42 and Sony A450, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and A450 (14MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and A450 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FS42 was manufactured 8 months earlier than the A450 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FS42 grades against the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 comes with 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 A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS42 and Sony A450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FS42 compared to the A450.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and A450 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and A450.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS42 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A450 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older FS42 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.