Clicky

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(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
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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

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.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

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.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic FX580

 F70EXR FX580 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 FX580 F70EXR 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic FX580

 F70EXR FX580 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

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

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
26
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FX580
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography details
31
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic FX580
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
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