Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic SZ7

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was introduced 3 years earlier than the SZ7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FX580 matches up vs the SZ7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 comes with outside measurements 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 SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX580 compared to the SZ7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and SZ7.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ7 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FX580 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.