Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FX580

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FX580, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was launched 5 years after the FX580 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the AW120 scores versus the FX580 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the AW120 and the FX580.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and FX580 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and FX580.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon AW120 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern AW120 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.