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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic FX580, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 2 years later than the FX580 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the FX580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm XP30 FX580 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm XP30

 FX580 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm XP30 FX580 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic FX580 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the FX580.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and FX580 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and FX580.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm XP30 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Panasonic FX580
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
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weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography advice
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic FX580
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $240 $499