Panasonic FS42 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Push to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched April 2009
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Released August 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-C3
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
Panasonic FS42 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony NEX-F3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FS42 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the NEX-F3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FS42 grades vs the NEX-F3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FS42 vs Sony NEX-F3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Sony NEX-F3
FS42 | NEX-F3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Panasonic FS42
NEX-F3 | FS42 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | April 2009 | Newer by 40 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Sony NEX-F3
FS42 | NEX-F3 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Panasonic FS42 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 provides physical measurements 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 Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony NEX-F3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FS42 compared to the NEX-F3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and NEX-F3 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and NEX-F3.
To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-F3 will deliver more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FS42 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-04-17 | 2012-08-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 16000 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 132 gr (0.29 lb) | 314 gr (0.69 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1114 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $580 | $470 |