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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the FX580 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The FX580 was introduced 8 years prior to the ZS100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FX580 scores versus the ZS100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic ZS100

 FX580 ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic FX580

 ZS100 FX580 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2009Newer by 84 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS100

 FX580 ZS100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX580 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FX580 vs the ZS100.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and ZS100 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and ZS100.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FX580 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS100 will show extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FX580 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS100
26
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
78
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (312 grams)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
67
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
75
lighter than competition (312g)
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS100
36
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
68
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (312g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550 Lumix DMC-TZ100
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-27 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 9.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 312 gr (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 559
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $499 $700