Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
      BrandPanasonicSony
      ModelLumix DMC-FX580Cyber-shot DSC-T99
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.08 x 4.56 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel14.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 1,60080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
      ProcessorBionz
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004320 x 3240
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 4804320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios16:9, 4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points119
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 125 mm25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom5x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.9f/3.5 - 4.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm8 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec2 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1250 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.3 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red eye
      Slow syncro
      Flash Range6.00 m4.60 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
      Dimensions95 x 57 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.87")93 x 56 x 17 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.67")
      Weight (inc. batteries)167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
      Battery PackLithium-Ion rechargeable & chargerNP-BN1
      Internal Storage40 MB45 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/MMC/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
      Orientation Sensor


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