Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FX700

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was manufactured 18 months prior to the FX700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FX580 grades against the FX700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FX580 compared to the FX700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and FX700.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FX700 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.