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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2300 was brought out 3 years after the FX580 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A2300 scores vs the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic FX580

 A2300 FX580 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon A2300

 FX580 A2300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic FX580

 A2300 FX580 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX580 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A2300 compared to the FX580.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and FX580 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and FX580.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A2300 to deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger A2300 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography information
Panasonic FX580 Street photography information
56
lighter than average (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography details
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography factors
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lighter than average (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
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really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
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really wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Panasonic FX580
 Canon PowerShot A2300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Other name - Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $139 $499