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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Older Model is Canon S100
  • Refreshed by Canon S120
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon S110 and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly similar but the S110 (1/1.7") and FX580 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S110 was introduced 3 years later than the FX580 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S110 scores against the FX580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Panasonic FX580

 S110 FX580 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2009Fresher by 45 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon S110

 FX580 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Panasonic FX580

 S110 FX580 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon S110 and Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S110 versus the FX580.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and FX580.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The S110 offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher S110 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
26
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography features
Panasonic FX580 Street photography features
69
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
64
offers touch to focus
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging factors
37
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Panasonic FX580
 Canon PowerShot S110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $499