Panasonic FS42 vs Sony H300

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FS42 and Sony H300, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and H300 (20MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and H300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The FS42 was unveiled 5 years prior to the H300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FS42 scores vs the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS42 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS42 and Sony H300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FS42 against the H300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and H300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and H300.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS42 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony H300 will offer extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FS42 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.