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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic FX580

 FS7 FX580 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic FS7

 FX580 FS7 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic FX580

 FS7 FX580 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FX580 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

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

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
26
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography information
Panasonic FX580 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
36
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
30
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic FX580
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-16 2009-01-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off 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
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 139 gr (0.31 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $160 $499