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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was revealed 24 months after the FX580 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH2 scores versus the FX580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic FX580

 FH2 FX580 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic FH2

 FX580 FH2 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FX580

 FH2 FX580 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Panasonic FH2 versus Panasonic FX580 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 and the FX580.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and FX580 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and FX580.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher FH2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography info
Panasonic FX580 Street photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery (270 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography information
72
great battery (270 shots)
lighter than average in class (121g)
features touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
great battery (270 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FX580
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called Lumix DMC-FS16 Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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