Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L1
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
- Launched April 2007
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L1 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FX580 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FX580 was launched 22 months later than the L1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FX580 matches up vs the L1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic L1
FX580 | L1 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | April 2007 | More recent by 22 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 207k | Clearer display (+23k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic FX580
L1 | FX580 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic L1
FX580 | L1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX580 and the L1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and L1 is 95 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and L1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FX580 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FX580 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern FX580 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2007-04-11 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixel | 7 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3136 x 2352 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 45 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 207 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 13.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lb) | 606 gr (1.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $499 | $1,500 |