Nikon D5600 vs Panasonic FX580

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon D5600 versus Panasonic FX580, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and FX580 (12MP) and the D5600 (APS-C) and FX580 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The D5600 was brought out 7 years after the FX580 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D5600 scores vs the FX580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D5600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D5600 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D5600 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D5600 versus Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D5600 vs the FX580.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5600 and FX580 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D5600 and FX580.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D5600 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D5600 will give you more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher D5600 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.