Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S2
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic S2
FX580 | S2 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic FX580
S2 | FX580 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 35 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic S2
FX580 | S2 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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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 |