Casio EX-Z270 vs Leica Digilux 3

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z270 and Leica Digilux 3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Leica. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z270 was unveiled 2 years later than the Digilux 3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica Digilux 3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z270 matches up versus the Digilux 3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Leica Digilux 3. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Leica Digilux 3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 has external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Leica Digilux 3 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z270 and Leica Digilux 3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the Digilux 3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and Digilux 3 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and Digilux 3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z270 will resolve greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger EX-Z270 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.