Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH4
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Announced February 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic GH3
- Later Model is Panasonic GH5
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic GH4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the FX580 (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FX580 was brought out 6 years prior to the GH4 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FX580 scores versus the GH4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH4 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic GH4
FX580 | GH4 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic FX580
GH4 | FX580 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2009 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Clearer display (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic GH4
FX580 | GH4 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic GH4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX580 and the GH4.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and GH4 is 95 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and GH4.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FX580 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic GH4 will offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FX580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-01-27 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine IX |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
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) | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lb) | 560g (1.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 791 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $499 | $1,500 |