Panasonic FS42 vs Sony T99
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS42/Panasonic-FS42-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T99/Sony-T99-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Expand to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Introduced July 2010
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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony T99 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and T99 (14MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and T99 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.
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The FS42 was manufactured 14 months before the T99 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FS42 scores against the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony T99 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Sony T99
FS42 | T99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic FS42
T99 | FS42 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | April 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Sony T99
FS42 | T99 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FS42 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS42 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony T99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FS42 and the T99.
![Panasonic FS42 vs Sony T99 size comparison Panasonic FS42 vs Sony T99 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS42-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T99-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.
![Panasonic FS42 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FS42 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS42-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T99-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FS42 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and T99.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS42 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony T99 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Panasonic FS42 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison Panasonic FS42 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS42-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T99-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FS42 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FS42 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FS42 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS42-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T99-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-04-17 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 132 gr (0.29 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $580 | $179 |