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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF5
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic GF3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is very well matched but the FX580 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX580 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the GF3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FX580 grades versus the GF3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic GF3

 FX580 GF3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic FX580

 GF3 FX580 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 30 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic GF3

 FX580 GF3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FX580 against the GF3.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and GF3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and GF3.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The FX580 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The older FX580 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography highlights
26
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography factors
Panasonic GF3 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography features
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery life (300 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
features focus by touch
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery life (300 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging features
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging features
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic GF3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-27 2011-08-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 264 gr (0.58 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 459
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $360