Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX580
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 August 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Released January 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic FX580, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 4 years after the FX580 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the FX580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic FX580
EX-ZR800 | FX580 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 56 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Casio EX-ZR800
FX580 | EX-ZR800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FX580
EX-ZR800 | FX580 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic FX580 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the FX580.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and FX580 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and FX580.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR800 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-08-07 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
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 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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $429 | $499 |