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Casio EX-ZR700 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-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX580, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was launched 4 years after the FX580 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic FX580

 EX-ZR700 FX580 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 FX580 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FX580

 EX-ZR700 FX580 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 features outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX580 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the FX580.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and FX580 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and FX580.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR700 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography details
Panasonic FX580 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FX580
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-01-27
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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 (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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $370 $499