Panasonic FX580 vs Sony TX100V

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX580 and Sony TX100V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The FX580 was launched 23 months prior to the TX100V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FX580 scores vs the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX580 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX580 and Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FX580 vs the TX100V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and TX100V.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX100V to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FX580 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.