Panasonic FS42 vs Sony HX10V

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS42 versus Sony HX10V, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and HX10V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS42 was announced 3 years earlier than the HX10V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FS42 matches up vs the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS42 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS42 versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FS42 compared to the HX10V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and HX10V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS42 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony HX10V will deliver more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older FS42 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.