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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX580, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP50 was unveiled 2 years after the FX580 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores versus the FX580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm XP50 FX580 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm XP50

 FX580 Fujifilm XP50 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm XP50 FX580 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX580 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the FX580.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and FX580.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP50 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography features
64
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography info
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic FX580
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 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 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash options 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 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $499