Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W320

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FS42 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and W320 (14MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and W320 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The FS42 was launched 8 months earlier than the W320 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FS42 matches up vs the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FS42 against the W320.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and W320.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony W320 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FS42 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.