Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic ZS70
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic FX580
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Announced | April 2017 | January 2009 | Fresher by 100 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS70
FX580 | ZS70 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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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 |