Panasonic FX580 vs Sony W650

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX580 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W650 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FX580 matches up vs the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 offers external 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) whilst the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX580 versus Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FX580 against the W650.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and W650.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W650 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.