Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX580
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched September 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
(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
- Announced January 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH7 was launched 2 years after the FX580 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH7 grades versus the FX580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic FX580
FH7 | FX580 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 32 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic FH7
FX580 | FH7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FX580
FH7 | FX580 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX580 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH7 and the FX580.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and FX580 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and FX580.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger FH7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS22 | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-09-07 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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 | 260 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $149 | $499 |