Canon S110 vs Panasonic FX580

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S110 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.