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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic FX580, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was announced 12 months later than the FX580 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP2 grades vs the FX580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FX580

 FP2 FX580 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic FP2

 FX580 FP2 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FX580

 FP2 FX580 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FP2 versus the FX580.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and FX580.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger FP2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (151g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
56
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (151g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography highlights
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic FX580
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-01-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
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 Single Single
Price at release $80 $499