Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G6
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic G6
FX580 | G6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic FX580
G6 | FX580 | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 51 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Clearer display (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic G6
FX580 | G6 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and G6 is 95 and 74 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
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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 |