Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ40
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ40 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic FZ40
FX580 | FZ40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic FX580
FZ40 | FX580 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 18 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic FZ40
FX580 | FZ40 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
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.
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.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
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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 |