Panasonic FX580 vs Sony A900

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX580 and Sony A900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and A900 (25MP) and the FX580 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX580 was launched 4 months after the A900 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FX580 scores versus the A900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX580 has outer measurements 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 A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX580 and Sony A900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX580 vs the A900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and A900 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and A900.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FX580 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A900 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.