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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic ZS40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was launched 6 years before the ZS40 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FX580 matches up versus the ZS40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic ZS40

 FX580 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic FX580

 ZS40 FX580 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS40

 FX580 ZS40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 has physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FX580 versus the ZS40.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and ZS40.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS40 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FX580 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography info
26
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
you can focus manually
decent MP (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX580
Street photography with Panasonic ZS40
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (240g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (240g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography info
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FX550 Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-27 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 240 grams (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $450