Panasonic FX580 vs Sony QX30

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FX580 versus Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was manufactured 6 years before the QX30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FX580 grades versus the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 has physical 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 QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX580 versus Sony QX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FX580 versus the QX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and QX30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and QX30.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony QX30 to provide extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older FX580 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.