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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was brought out 2 years after the FX580 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades versus the FX580 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm JX370 FX580 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm JX370

 FX580 Fujifilm JX370 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm JX370 FX580 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX370 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the FX580.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and FX580.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX370 to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX370 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX370
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography details
Panasonic FX580 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography factors
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (124g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (190 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography information
32
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic FX580
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-11 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life 190 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $159 $499