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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S2 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX580 was introduced 3 years earlier than the S2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the FX580 scores versus the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic S2

 FX580 S2 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic FX580

 S2 FX580 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic S2

 FX580 S2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic S2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FX580 and the S2.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and S2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic S2 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (112g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
great battery (280 shots)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography info
Panasonic S2 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (112 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography information
36
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging info
Panasonic S2 Vlogging info
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (112g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-27 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 112 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 280 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $109