Panasonic FS42 vs Sony TX30

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FS42 versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and TX30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The FS42 was introduced 5 years prior to the TX30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FS42 grades against the TX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FS42 and the TX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and TX30.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS42 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony TX30 will show greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older FS42 will be behind in sensor tech.