Panasonic FX580 vs Sony W710

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FX580 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was launched 5 years earlier than the W710 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FX580 scores against the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX580 versus Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FX580 vs the W710.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and W710.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W710 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FX580 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.