Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FX580
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FX580, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe S6500 was unveiled 4 years after the FX580 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S6500 matches up versus the FX580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Panasonic FX580
S6500 | FX580 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 49 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Nikon S6500
FX580 | S6500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Panasonic FX580
S6500 | FX580 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6500 features external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S6500 against the FX580.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and FX580 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and FX580.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6500 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S6500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | AMOLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $170 | $499 |