Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX580
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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
- Announced November 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and FX580 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-10 was announced 4 years after the FX580 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-10 grades against the FX580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Panasonic FX580
EX-10 | FX580 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 59 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Casio EX-10
FX580 | EX-10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic FX580
EX-10 | FX580 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-10 and Panasonic FX580 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-10 compared to the FX580.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and FX580 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and FX580.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-10 includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more modern EX-10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-10 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-11-14 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 250 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.90 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 384 grams (0.85 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life | 455 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-130A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $456 | $499 |