Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W710
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS42/Panasonic-FS42-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710/Sony-W710-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Boost to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Launched January 2013
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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W710 Overview
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.
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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W710 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Sony W710
FS42 | W710 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic FS42
W710 | FS42 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | April 2009 | Newer by 45 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Sony W710
FS42 | W710 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W710 size comparison Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W710 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS42-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.
![Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS42-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS42-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS42-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-04-17 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 132 grams (0.29 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 240 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $580 | $90 |