Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic FZ70

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic FZ70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was announced 5 years before the FZ70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the FX580 scores vs the FZ70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic FZ70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FX580 against the FZ70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and FZ70 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and FZ70.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ70 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FX580 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.