Panasonic FS42 vs Sony A6600

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FS42 versus Sony A6600, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and A6600 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The FS42 was brought out 11 years earlier than the A6600 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FS42 matches up against the A6600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Sony Alpha a6600. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 has got exterior 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) while the Sony A6600 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FS42 and the A6600.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and A6600 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and A6600.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS42 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A6600 will deliver more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FS42 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.