Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FX580
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX550

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic FX580, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 3 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the FX580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic FX580
EX-ZR1000 | FX580 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 45 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
FX580 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FX580
EX-ZR1000 | FX580 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Panasonic FX580 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the FX580.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and FX580 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and FX580.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR1000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-25 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (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 format | MPEG-4, 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255g (0.56 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $572 | $499 |