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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2014
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon S810c versus Panasonic FX580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S810c was introduced 5 years later than the FX580 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S810c matches up versus the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic FX580

 S810c FX580 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2009Fresher by 64 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Nikon S810c

 FX580 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic FX580

 S810c FX580 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c features physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S810c and the FX580.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and FX580 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and FX580.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S810c to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger S810c provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average (216g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average (216 grams)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (270 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging info
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging info
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (216g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Panasonic FX580
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-04-10 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7" 3"
Display resolution 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 270 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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