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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was launched 24 months prior to the ZS10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FX580 grades versus the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic ZS10

 FX580 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic FX580

 ZS10 FX580 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS10

 FX580 ZS10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 has external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FX580 vs the ZS10.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and ZS10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS10 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography highlights
26
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average (219g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average (219g)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
37
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging information
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
34
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (219g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Other name Lumix DMC-FX550 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-27 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $499 $350