Panasonic FS42 vs Sony WX30

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FS42 versus Sony WX30, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and WX30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The FS42 was revealed 3 years before the WX30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FS42 matches up vs the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 comes with physical 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 WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS42 versus Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS42 vs the WX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and WX30.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony WX30 will offer you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FS42 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.