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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony QX100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Panasonic FS42 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(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
Sony QX100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Sony QX100

 FS42 QX100 
Screen size2.5""Bigger screen (+2.5")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Panasonic FS42

 QX100 FS42 
LaunchedSeptember 2013April 2009More modern by 53 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Sony QX100

 FS42 QX100 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FS42 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS42
Portrait photography with Sony QX100
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
53
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS42
Street photography with Sony QX100
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS42
Sports photography with Sony QX100
16
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Travel photography features
Sony QX100 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS42
Landscape photography with Sony QX100
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen ( inches)
no manual exposure
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Vlogging features
Sony QX100 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
38
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Sony QX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
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