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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was launched 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FX580 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FX580 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic FX580

 Galaxy Camera 4G FX580 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009More recent by 43 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FX580 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 features external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FX580 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FX580 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
36
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-27 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $499 $550