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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Released August 2010
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic G10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the FX580 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FX580 was announced 18 months prior to the G10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FX580 grades against the G10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic G10

 FX580 G10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic FX580

 G10 FX580 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic G10

 FX580 G10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 has exterior measurements 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 G10 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FX580 against the G10.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and G10 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and G10.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The FX580 features the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The more aged FX580 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G10 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G10 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography info
Panasonic G10 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography information
Panasonic G10 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
Landscape photography with Panasonic G10
36
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
59
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
Vlogging with Panasonic G10
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
23
includes face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic G10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-27 2010-08-09
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 388g (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 411
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $499 $550