Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S1

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.