Panasonic FX580 vs Sony S950
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Panasonic FX580 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2009
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Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FX580 vs Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FX580 was revealed at a similar time to the S950 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FX580 scores against the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Sony S950
| FX580 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Panasonic FX580
| S950 | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Sony S950
| FX580 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FX580 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FX580 versus the S950.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and S950.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FX580 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Sony S950 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-27 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $499 | $130 |