Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX580
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic FX580
A2300 | FX580 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon A2300
FX580 | A2300 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic FX580
A2300 | FX580 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and FX580 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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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 |