Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX10

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was announced 23 months prior to the WX10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FX580 grades against the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FX580 compared to the WX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and WX10.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX10 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FX580 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.