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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic FZ40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was launched 18 months prior to the FZ40 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FX580 scores versus the FZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic FZ40

 FX580 FZ40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic FX580

 FZ40 FX580 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic FZ40

 FX580 FZ40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FX580 versus the FZ40.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and FZ40 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and FZ40.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ40 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ40 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (494g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography features
36
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ40
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (494g)
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic FZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX550 Lumix DMC-FZ45
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-27 2010-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 494 grams (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $420