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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced November 2008
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX5
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very close but the FX580 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FX580 was launched 3 months after the LX3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FX580 scores against the LX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic LX3

 FX580 LX3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic FX580

 LX3 FX580 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic LX3

 FX580 LX3 
IntroducedJanuary 2009November 2008Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 offers physical 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 LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic LX3 in our brand 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 have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FX580 and the LX3.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and LX3.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FX580 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FX580 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX3
26
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (265g)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography factors
36
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
Vlogging with Panasonic LX3
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
30
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (265 grams)
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic LX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-27 2008-11-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 265 gr (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 94
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $499 $449