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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was brought out 23 months before the S3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FX580 scores versus the S3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic S3

 FX580 S3 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic FX580

 S3 FX580 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic S3

 FX580 S3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FX580 compared to the S3.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and S3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and S3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic S3 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FX580 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
26
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography features
Panasonic S3 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S3 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography features
Panasonic S3 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (117g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography advice
36
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
Vlogging with Panasonic S3
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic S3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-27 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT 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 speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 117 gr (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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $110