Panasonic FS42 vs Sony TX55

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FS42 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and TX55 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS42 was revealed 3 years before the TX55 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FS42 grades versus the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS42 versus Sony TX55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS42 versus the TX55.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and TX55.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS42 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony TX55 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older FS42 will be behind in sensor technology.