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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2014
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX580, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and FX580 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was introduced 5 years after the FX580 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-100 matches up vs the FX580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic FX580

 EX-100 FX580 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 62 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Casio EX-100

 FX580 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FX580

 EX-100 FX580 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX580 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-100 and the FX580.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and FX580 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and FX580.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-100 has the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The younger EX-100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
26
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography info
Panasonic FX580 Street photography info
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography information
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
great battery (390 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography info
63
great battery (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography info
53
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
36
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
30
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FX580
 Casio Exilim EX-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-06 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/20000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.10 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 389 gr (0.86 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 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 390 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $572 $499