Panasonic FS42 vs Sony WX1

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively close but the FS42 (1/2.5") and WX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS42 was announced 3 months prior to the WX1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FS42 scores against the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS42 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FS42 against the WX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and WX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FS42 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher.