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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon A810 versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was introduced 3 years after the FX580 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the A810 matches up vs the FX580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic FX580

 A810 FX580 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon A810

 FX580 A810 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic FX580

 A810 FX580 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A810 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A810 vs the FX580.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and FX580.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A810 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher A810 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A810
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
36
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A810
Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
30
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Panasonic FX580
 Canon PowerShot A810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2009-01-27
Body design 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171 gr (0.38 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $99 $499