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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was launched 18 months earlier than the FZ100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FX580 grades against the FZ100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic FZ100

 FX580 FZ100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic FX580

 FZ100 FX580 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic FZ100

 FX580 FZ100 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FX580 against the FZ100.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and FZ100 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and FZ100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ100 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FX580 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography information
26
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (540 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
36
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
64
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic FZ100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Also called Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-27 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 540 grams (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $500