Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FX580

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FX580, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very similar but the FS7 (1/2.5") and FX580 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was announced at a similar time to the FX580 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FS7 scores vs the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FS7 against the FX580.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and FX580.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS7 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FX580 will deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively.