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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and FX580 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was launched 2 years after the FX580 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores versus the FX580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR FX580 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 FX580 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR FX580 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic FX580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the FX580.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FX580.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm Z1000EXR will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW support
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has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography info
Panasonic FX580 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography highlights
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really wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
35
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FX580
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 grams (0.35 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 220 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $499