Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W710

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FS42 versus Sony W710, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and W710 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS42 was introduced 4 years prior to the W710 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FS42 grades against the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS42 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS42 versus Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS42 versus the W710.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and W710.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony W710 will show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be behind in sensor tech.