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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AX355
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was introduced 24 months after the FX580 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the AX350 matches up versus the FX580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic FX580

 AX350 FX580 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the FujiFilm AX350

 FX580 AX350 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FX580

 AX350 FX580 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FX580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the AX350 and the FX580.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and FX580 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and FX580.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm AX350 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher AX350 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography info
Panasonic FX580 Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography highlights
30
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography info
56
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography information
28
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
36
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FX580
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 180 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $499