Canon 600D vs Panasonic FX580

In this article, we are comparing the Canon 600D vs Panasonic FX580, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and FX580 (12MP) and the 600D (APS-C) and FX580 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The 600D was launched 2 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 600D matches up against the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 600D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 600D Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 600D comes with outer dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 600D vs the FX580.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 600D and FX580 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 600D and FX580.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 600D featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 600D will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent 600D provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.