Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS1

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the FX580 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FX580 was revealed 3 months before the ZS1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FX580 grades vs the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FX580 versus the ZS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and ZS1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FX580 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FX580 will give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.