Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX580

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FX580, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was announced 3 months later than the FX580 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FS12 grades versus the FX580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FX580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FS12 and the FX580.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and FX580.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.