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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(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
Panasonic L1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic L1

 FX580 L1 
LaunchedJanuary 2009April 2007More recent by 22 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k207kClearer display (+23k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic FX580

 L1 FX580 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic L1

 FX580 L1 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and L1 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography advice
26
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low MP (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography info
Panasonic L1 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (606 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography factors
Panasonic L1 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography features
Panasonic L1 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
lighter than competitors (606 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (7MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography details
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low MP (7 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging features
Panasonic L1 Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
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