Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic SZ5

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was revealed 4 years before the SZ5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FX580 grades versus the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 offers outside dimensions 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 SZ5 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FX580 and the SZ5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and SZ5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ5 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FX580 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.