Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL500

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly similar but the FX580 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The FX580 was brought out 17 months before the TL500 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FX580 matches up against the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX580 has got exterior 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) and the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FX580 against the TL500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and TL500.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FX580 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FX580 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.