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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic FS42 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Expand to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced April 2009
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FS42 versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and TX200V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The FS42 was unveiled 3 years before the TX200V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FS42 scores against the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Sony TX200V

 FS42 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Panasonic FS42

 TX200V FS42 
IntroducedJanuary 2012April 2009Newer by 33 months
Display size3.3"2.5"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Sony TX200V

 FS42 TX200V 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FS42 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FS42 against the TX200V.

Panasonic FS42 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and TX200V.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony TX200V will result in more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS42 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography info
Sony TX200V Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Street photography features
Sony TX200V Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Sports photography info
Sony TX200V Sports photography info
16
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Travel photography details
Sony TX200V Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography information
Sony TX200V Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Sony TX200V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-04-17 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132g (0.29 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $580 $500