Panasonic FS42 vs Sony WX150

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FS42 and Sony WX150, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and WX150 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The FS42 was announced 3 years prior to the WX150 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FS42 matches up versus the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS42 has external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS42 and Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FS42 vs the WX150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and WX150.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony WX150 will offer more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FS42 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.