Panasonic FS42 vs Sony HX100V

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FS42 versus Sony HX100V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and HX100V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The FS42 was brought out 3 years prior to the HX100V which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FS42 matches up against the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 comes with 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 HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS42 versus Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FS42 versus the HX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and HX100V is 95 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and HX100V.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony HX100V will give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS42 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.