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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS70 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 ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic ZS70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was announced 9 years before the ZS70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FX580 scores against the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic ZS70

 FX580 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic FX580

 ZS70 FX580 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2009Fresher by 100 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS70

 FX580 ZS70 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX580 enjoys outer 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 ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX580 versus Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FX580 vs the ZS70.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and ZS70.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FX580 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
26
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
36
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
62
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
74
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no mic socket
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX550 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-27 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 322 gr (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 380 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $499 $450