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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX580, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was unveiled 7 months later than the FX580 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the FP8 scores vs the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic FX580

 FP8 FX580 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic FP8

 FX580 FP8 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FX580

 FP8 FX580 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FP8 and the FX580.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and FX580.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger FP8 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography details
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no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP8
Street photography with Panasonic FX580
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (151g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography features
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
36
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (151g)
30
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FX580
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-27 2009-01-27
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V -
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $499