Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX580
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
25
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
29 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
29 Overall
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2009
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed January 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm A100 was announced very close to the FX580 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm A100 scores versus the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic FX580
| Fujifilm A100 | FX580 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm A100
| FX580 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FX580
| Fujifilm A100 | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2009 |  | January 2009 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FX580 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the FX580.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and FX580.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX580 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.
Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography features
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
lighter than competitors (124g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
lighter than competitors (124g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography features
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
lighter than competitors (124g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-04 | 2009-01-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $0 | $499 |