Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ40

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic FZ40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.