Panasonic FS42 vs Sony QX100

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.