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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 2 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the FX580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm JX550 FX580 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm JX550

 FX580 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm JX550 FX580 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 versus Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the FX580.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and FX580.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX550 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography info
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Panasonic FX580
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (113g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
34
decently wide (26mm)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FX580
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $499