Panasonic FX580 vs Sony A580

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FX580 vs Sony A580, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and A580 (16MP) and the FX580 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The FX580 was revealed 3 years prior to the A580 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FX580 matches up versus the A580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX580 vs Sony A580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FX580 vs the A580.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and A580 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and A580.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FX580 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A580 will show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FX580 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.