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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX580, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR100 was brought out 2 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the FX580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic FX580

 EX-ZR100 FX580 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 FX580 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FX580

 EX-ZR100 FX580 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX580 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the FX580.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and FX580 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and FX580.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
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lighter than competition (204 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging info
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (204g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic FX580
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $499