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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was launched 23 months earlier than the S1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the FX580 matches up against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic S1

 FX580 S1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FX580

 S1 FX580 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic S1

 FX580 S1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX580 provides outside 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 S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FX580 vs the S1.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and S1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos though you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older FX580 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
26
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX580
Street photography with Panasonic S1
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
58
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than others (117g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
36
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-27 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $269