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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
50
Features
57
Overall
52

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH2
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic GH1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the FX580 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FX580 was announced 5 months earlier than the GH1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FX580 scores vs the GH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic GH1

 FX580 GH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic FX580

 GH1 FX580 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic GH1

 FX580 GH1 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 provides physical 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 GH1 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic GH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FX580 compared to the GH1.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and GH1 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and GH1.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FX580 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography info
26
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (320 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (320 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
Vlogging with Panasonic GH1
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
72
display is selfie friendly
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic GH1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-27 2009-07-10
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect 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 distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 1.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 385g (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $949