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Panasonic FX580 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Later Model is Sony HX20V
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FX580 vs Sony HX10V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was manufactured 4 years prior to the HX10V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FX580 matches up against the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Sony HX10V

 FX580 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic FX580

 HX10V FX580 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Sony HX10V

 FX580 HX10V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 has physical 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) whilst the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX580 vs Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FX580 vs the HX10V.

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and HX10V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX10V to result in more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX580 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography info
Sony HX10V Portrait photography info
26
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
MP count decent (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography highlights
Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (234 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography advice
Sony HX10V Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (234g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
37
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
45
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging factors
Sony HX10V Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (234 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FX580 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Also called Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-27 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 234g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $616