Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX580
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic FX580
Fujifilm XF1 | FX580 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 45 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm XF1
FX580 | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FX580
Fujifilm XF1 | FX580 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Fujifilm XF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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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 |