Panasonic FS42 vs Sony HX50V

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FS42 and Sony HX50V, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and HX50V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS42 was introduced 5 years before the HX50V and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS42 grades vs the HX50V in regards to 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-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 comes with external measurements 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 HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS42 and Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FS42 versus the HX50V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and HX50V.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS42 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony HX50V will resolve extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FS42 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.