Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FX580

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and FX580 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was announced 3 years after the FX580 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X10 scores vs the FX580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the FX580.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and FX580 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and FX580.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm X10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.