Panasonic FS42 vs Sony TX5
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Boost to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Released February 2010
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Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the FS42 (1/2.5") and TX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS42 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the TX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FS42 grades vs the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Sony TX5
| FS42 | TX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Panasonic FS42
| TX5 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2010 |  | April 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Sony TX5
| FS42 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FS42 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FS42 versus the TX5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and TX5.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FS42 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The more aged FS42 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX5 Portrait photography highlights
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Panasonic FS42 Street photography information
Sony TX5 Street photography information
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
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Panasonic FS42 Sports photography features
Sony TX5 Sports photography features
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Panasonic FS42 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX5 Travel photography highlights
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
environment proof
features touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (148g)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography info
Sony TX5 Landscape photography info
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-04-17 | 2010-02-18 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 2.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 lb) | 148 gr (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $580 | $239 |