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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed April 2009
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and FX580 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was announced 4 months after the FX580 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm F200EXR grades against the FX580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm F200EXR FX580 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 FX580 Fujifilm F200EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm F200EXR FX580 
LaunchedApril 2009January 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F200EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR vs the FX580.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F200EXR and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F200EXR and FX580.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F200EXR provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
doesn't have RAW support
26
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.6")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography details
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
30
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic FX580
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-04-30 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro 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 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 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 feature
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $499