Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS70

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.