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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Color
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03.Noise
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04.Resolution
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05.Video
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06.Sample Photos
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07.Playback
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08.Hardware
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09.Controls
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10.Design & Handling
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11.Canon SD970 Comparison
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12.Samsung HZ15W Comparison
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13.Sony T900 Comparison
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14.Conclusion
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15.Photo Gallery
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16.Comments
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
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ConclusionSony T900 Comparison
The Panasonic and Sony provide an interesting comparison, as they’re both at around the same price point, and both use touch-screens for interface. Yet these are radically different cameras. The T900 is an incredibly thin camera, that uses its 920,000-dot touch screen for just about all interface controls. It has almost no manual settings, severely limited controls, and is so small you can slip it into the tightest pair of jeans in existence. We did have issues with the touch-screen interface feeling inaccurate, once you start using it for every menu and option.
On the other hand, the Panasonic is resplendent in its manual controls, with a touch-screen that is used to augment rather than replace the traditional button based controls. Where the Sony even lacks the ability to manually white balance, the Panasonic can tweak white balance presets, or enter Kelvin values for a lighting situation.
However, as much as we love the controls on the Panasonic over the Sony, it’s hard to argue against our lab results. Apart from image noise, distortion and video color, the Sony was far more competent in terms of image quality. That said, it will appeal to a very different shooter than the FX580, as it’s designed to just pick up and use, where the Panasonic is aimed at a more serious photographer.
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | ||
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| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
| Price | $399.99 | $379.99 |
| Colors | silver, black | silver, bronze, red, black |
| Dimensions | 95.0mm x 22.0mm x 57.0mm | 98.044mm x 16.764mm x 60.452mm |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | 4x |
| Sensor | 1/2.33"-type, CCD, 12.7 megapixels | 1/2.33"-type, CCD, 12.4 megapixels |
| Display | touchscreen LCD, 3.0 in., 230000 pixels | touchscreen LCD, 3.5 in., 921600 pixels |
| Viewfinder | none | none |
| Manual Controls | aperture priority mode, shutter priority mode, full manual exposure, custom white balance, ISO control | ISO control |
| Connectivity | USB, A/V, component out | |
| Battery | removable lithium-ion, DMW-BCF10 | removable lithium-ion, NP-BD1 |
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