Panasonic FX580 vs Sony HX10V

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.