Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic FX580

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic FX580, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and FX580 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was unveiled 2 years after the FX580 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores vs the FX580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has got physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic FX580 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus the FX580.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and FX580 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and FX580.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F600 EXR should have an advantage in sensor technology.