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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
  • Updated by Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the FX580 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX580 was introduced 9 years before the GH5 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FX580 grades against the GH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic GH5

 FX580 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic FX580

 GH5 FX580 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2009More modern by 96 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic GH5

 FX580 GH5 

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FX580 versus the GH5.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and GH5 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and GH5.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FX580 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GH5 will offer greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
26
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery power (410 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography info
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
weather proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (410 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography info
36
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic GH5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-27 2017-01-04
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 225
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 725 grams (1.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch pricing $499 $1,298