Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GF5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GF5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FX580 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The FX580 was launched 4 years earlier than the GF5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FX580 grades vs the GF5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 offers physical measurements 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 GF5 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FX580 compared to the GF5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and GF5 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and GF5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The FX580 offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The older FX580 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.