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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
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Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
29 Overall
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FX580 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 4 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the FX580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic FX580

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 FX580 
RevealedApril 2013January 2009More recent by 52 months
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm X20

		

		

			
 FX580 Fujifilm X20 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FX580

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 FX580 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FX580 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the FX580.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and FX580 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and FX580.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography advice
46
 you can focus manually
 high flash sync (1/1,000s)
 supports RAW files
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (2/3")
26
 offers face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (2/3")
 heavier than average in class (353 grams)
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
52
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery pack (270 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (2/3")
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography information
60
 good battery pack (270 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (353 grams)
 MP count low (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
58
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography details
55
 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (2.8 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 good battery pack (270 shots)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (2/3")
 lack of Time Lapse recording
36
 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not available
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
31
 really wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic jack
 heavier than average in class (353 grams)
30
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FX580
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-29 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 353 gr (0.78 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $499