FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX580
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
- Released July 2009
- Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR
(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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the F70EXR (1/2") and FX580 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

The F70EXR was revealed 6 months later than the FX580 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the F70EXR grades against the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic FX580
F70EXR | FX580 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the FujiFilm F70EXR
FX580 | F70EXR | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic FX580
F70EXR | FX580 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR features exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic FX580 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the F70EXR compared to the FX580.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and FX580.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F70EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FX580 will provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
Also called as | FinePix F75EXR | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3616 x 2712 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-270mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $280 | $499 |