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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X20
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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 X30 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and FX580 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 5 years after the FX580 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X30 scores vs the FX580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm X30 FX580 
ReleasedAugust 2014January 2009More modern by 68 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm X30

 FX580 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm X30 FX580 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 provides external dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the FX580.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and FX580 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and FX580.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The fresher Fujifilm X30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography features
47
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
26
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography information
Panasonic FX580 Street photography information
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than average (423g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
62
great battery life (470 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (423g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography advice
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
36
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
34
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (423g)
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic FX580
 Fujifilm X30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-08-26 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash 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 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423g (0.93 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $499 $499