Panasonic FS42 vs Sony NEX-F3

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.