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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was brought out 4 years earlier than the TS20 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FX580 scores versus the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic TS20

 FX580 TS20 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic FX580

 TS20 FX580 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic TS20

 FX580 TS20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FX580 versus the TS20.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and TS20.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (142g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
58
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
36
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX550 Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-27 2012-01-31
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures
Type of battery - 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 price $499 $179