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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
Panasonic FX580
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic FX580

 EX-ZR800 FX580 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2009Newer by 56 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 FX580 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FX580

 EX-ZR800 FX580 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (470 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than average (222g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery power (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FX580
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
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