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Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX5 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was launched 17 months prior to the WX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FX580 grades versus the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Sony WX5

 FX580 WX5 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic FX580

 WX5 FX580 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 17 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Sony WX5

 FX580 WX5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX580 and the WX5.

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and WX5.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FX580 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography details
Sony WX5 Portrait photography details
26
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography information
Sony WX5 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography advice
Sony WX5 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography information
Sony WX5 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography features
Sony WX5 Landscape photography features
37
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
Vlogging with Sony WX5
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Sony WX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-27 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $250