Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FS42
Released in 2009, Lumix DMC-FS42 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 132 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ22
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Lumix DMC-FS4228 mm²
Lumix DMC-TZ22- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 11.6%
The Lumix DMC-TZ22 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FS42MetricLumix DMC-TZ22
10.1 MPEffective pixels14.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.57 µmPixel pitch1.4 µm
2.46 µm²Pixel area1.97 µm²
40.66 MP/cm²Pixel density50.86 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
132 gWeight219 g
Internal storageStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-TZ22 has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FS42 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-TZ22 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-TZ22 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-TZ22
Released in 2011, Lumix DMC-TZ22 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 219 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.