Panasonic FX580 vs Sony RX10 II

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FX580 vs Sony RX10 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the FX580 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FX580 was brought out 7 years earlier than the RX10 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FX580 matches up vs the RX10 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX580 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FX580 versus the RX10 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and RX10 II is 95 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and RX10 II.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX580 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 II will show more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FX580 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.