Panasonic FS42 vs Sony QX100
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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Raise to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Launched September 2013
Panasonic FS42 vs Sony QX100 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony QX100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and QX100 (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS42 was released 5 years before the QX100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the FS42 matches up against the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS42 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Sony QX100
FS42 | QX100 | |||
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Screen size | 2.5" | " | Bigger screen (+2.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Panasonic FS42
QX100 | FS42 | |||
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Launched | September 2013 | April 2009 | More modern by 53 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Sony QX100
FS42 | QX100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FS42 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 comes with physical 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) whilst the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony QX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FS42 vs the QX100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and QX100.
Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS42 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony QX100 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FS42 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Category | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Introduced | 2009-04-17 | 2013-09-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | - |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | None |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 132g (0.29 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $580 | $268 |