Panasonic FS42 vs Sony RX100 II

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony RX100 II, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and RX100 II (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS42 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the RX100 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FS42 scores against the RX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FS42 versus the RX100 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and RX100 II is 95 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and RX100 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS42 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 II will offer you greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older FS42 is going to be behind in sensor technology.