Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX580
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic FX580
A810 | FX580 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon A810
FX580 | A810 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic FX580
A810 | 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 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).
Examine the Canon A810 versus Panasonic FX580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A810 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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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 |