Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GX7
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580/Panasonic-FX580-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GX7 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
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Released November 2013
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GX1
- Refreshed by Panasonic GX8
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic GX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the FX580 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.
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The FX580 was launched 5 years earlier than the GX7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FX580 grades against the GX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic GX7
FX580 | GX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic FX580
GX7 | FX580 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 58 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic GX7
FX580 | GX7 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
See the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic GX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FX580 vs the GX7.
![Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX7-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and GX7 is 95 and 81 respectively.
![Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and GX7.
To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FX580 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GX7 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older FX580 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
![Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX580-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2013-11-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
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 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,765 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/320 seconds |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) | 402 grams (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $499 | $1,000 |