Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2012
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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic SZ7
| FX580 | SZ7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic FX580
| SZ7 | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 35 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic SZ7
| FX580 | SZ7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
| Other name | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-27 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 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 format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
| 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 | - | 220 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $499 | $199 |