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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • Replacement is Panasonic G7
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic G6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and G6 (16MP) and the FX580 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FX580 was released 5 years before the G6 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the FX580 grades versus the G6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic G6

 FX580 G6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic FX580

 G6 FX580 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2009Newer by 51 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic G6

 FX580 G6 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic G6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FX580 compared to the G6.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and G6 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and G6.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FX580 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic G6 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography advice
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX580
Street photography with Panasonic G6
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G6 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography details
Panasonic G6 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
supports focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging details
Panasonic G6 Vlogging details
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
73
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
no image stabilization
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic G6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-27 2013-04-24
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
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 distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 390g (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $499 $750