Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX580

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A900 was introduced 7 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A900 matches up against the FX580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon A900 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A900 against the FX580.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and FX580 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and FX580.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon A900 to produce more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher A900 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.