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Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
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Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
29 Overall
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Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Superseded the Canon S110
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon S120 and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively similar but the S120 (1/1.7") and FX580 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was brought out 4 years after the FX580 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S120 grades vs the FX580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Panasonic FX580

          

          

            
 S120 FX580 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2009More modern by 59 months
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon S120

          

          

            
 FX580 S120 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon S120 and Panasonic FX580

          

          

            
 S120 FX580 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S120 has external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Canon S120 and Panasonic FX580 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S120 vs the FX580.
Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and FX580 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and FX580.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The S120 offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The newer S120 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon S120 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography details
42
 you can focus manually
 comes with face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
26
 has face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon S120 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Street photography highlights
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 more heavy than competition in class (217 grams)
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon S120 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon S120
Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
67
 supports touch focus
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 more heavy than competition in class (217g)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
58
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 resolution not great (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon S120 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
57
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
36
 quite wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon S120 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging highlights
35
 really wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (217 grams)
30
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone jack
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Canon S120 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Panasonic FX580
 Canon PowerShot S120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-26 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 217g (0.48 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
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
Pricing at release $449 $499