• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm JX580 advantages over Panasonic ZS19

  • Less expensive
    $120 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 28 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    120g vs 202g
    Lighter weight

Panasonic ZS19 advantages over Fujifilm JX580

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • More telephoto lens reach
    480 mm vs 130 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 260 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S80

Fujifilm JX580
Nikon S80
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens
  • $172
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Panasonic ZS19
Nikon S80
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $172
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Sony DSC-TX10

Fujifilm JX580
Sony DSC-TX10
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Panasonic ZS19
Sony DSC-TX10
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner

Compared to Fujifilm JX500

Fujifilm JX580
Fujifilm JX500
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Panasonic ZS19
Fujifilm JX500
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Panasonic ZS20

Fujifilm JX580
Panasonic ZS20
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
Panasonic ZS19
Panasonic ZS20
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Fujifilm JX580
Panasonic ZS25
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
Panasonic ZS19
Panasonic ZS25
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Longer exposure
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
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