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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(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
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic FX580

 FH7 FX580 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2009More modern by 32 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic FH7

 FX580 FH7 

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FX580

 FH7 FX580 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and FX580 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography highlights
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
71
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
comes with focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography info
43
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
36
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic FX580
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
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