Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung HZ10W

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was revealed 3 months prior to the HZ10W and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FX580 matches up against the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 has external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FX580 against the HZ10W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and HZ10W.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX580 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.