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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic FX580, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP70 was introduced 5 years after the FX580 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores versus the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm XP70 FX580 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm XP70

 FX580 Fujifilm XP70 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm XP70 FX580 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has dimensions 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 XP70 and Panasonic FX580 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the FX580.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and FX580.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP70 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP70 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography advice
35
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography details
Panasonic FX580 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
65
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
40
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
36
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic FX580
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $199 $499