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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
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Features
29
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Panasonic FX580, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and FX580 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 2 years later than the FX580 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up versus the FX580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm X-S1 FX580 
IntroducedNovember 2011January 2009Fresher by 35 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 FX580 Fujifilm X-S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm X-S1 FX580 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 features physical measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Panasonic FX580 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the FX580.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and FX580 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and FX580.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm X-S1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
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focusing manually
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
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includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Street photography highlights
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screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (920 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (920 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (920g)
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FX580
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-11-24 2009-01-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 920 grams (2.03 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $399 $499