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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was launched 13 months later than the FX580 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the FX580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic FX580

 SD1300 IS FX580 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 FX580 SD1300 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FX580

 SD1300 IS FX580 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1300 IS has physical measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FX580 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the FX580.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and FX580.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SD1300 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FX580
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography details
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging information
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic FX580
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called IXUS 105 / IXY 200F Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch - $499