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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was unveiled 3 years prior to the LS5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FX580 scores vs the LS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic LS5

 FX580 LS5 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic FX580

 LS5 FX580 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic LS5

 FX580 LS5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic LS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FX580 against the LS5.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and LS5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic LS5 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
26
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography information
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography details
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
36
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic LS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-27 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.37 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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
Battery life - 160 shots
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $294