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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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 Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was introduced 3 months before the ZS3 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FX580 scores versus the ZS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic ZS3

 FX580 ZS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic FX580

 ZS3 FX580 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS3

 FX580 ZS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX580 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FX580 versus the ZS3.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and ZS3.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FX580 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography info
36
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
35
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX550 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-27 2009-05-14
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 229 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $499 $200