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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic FZ200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the FZ200 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FX580 scores versus the FZ200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic FZ200

 FX580 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic FX580

 FZ200 FX580 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2009More modern by 42 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic FZ200

 FX580 FZ200 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 has got outside dimensions 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 FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FX580 and the FZ200.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and FZ200 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FX580 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (540 shots)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (588 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
63
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (588g)
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic FZ200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-27 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 588g (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $499 $499