Panasonic FS42 vs Sony A65

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony A65, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and A65 (24MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and A65 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS42 was manufactured 3 years before the A65 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FS42 scores versus the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FS42 compared to the A65.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and A65 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and A65.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A65 will offer you more detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS42 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.