Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung HZ30W

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung HZ30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was announced 11 months before the HZ30W and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FX580 scores versus the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FX580 and the HZ30W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and HZ30W.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FX580 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.