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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2012
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and FX580 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was brought out 3 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades vs the FX580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm XF1 FX580 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2009Fresher by 45 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm XF1

 FX580 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm XF1 FX580 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the FX580.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and FX580 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and FX580.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
26
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than others (255g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography features
60
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (255g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
missing Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
34
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (255 grams)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FX580
 Fujifilm XF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $380 $499