Panasonic FS42 vs Sony A99

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FS42 and Sony A99, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and A99 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS42 was introduced 4 years earlier than the A99 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the FS42 matches up against the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS42 and Sony A99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FS42 versus the A99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and A99 is 95 and 57 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and A99.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS42 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 will resolve more detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FS42 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.