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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Renewed by Leica D-Lux 6
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Leica D-LUX 5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Leica. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is fairly close but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") offer different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 11 months later than the D-LUX 5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the D-LUX 5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 EX-ZR100 D-LUX 5 
RevealedJuly 2011September 2010More recent by 11 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 D-LUX 5 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Leica D-LUX 5

 EX-ZR100 D-LUX 5 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Leica D-LUX 5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the D-LUX 5.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and D-LUX 5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and D-LUX 5.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR100 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography information
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography information
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography details
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition (204g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (271 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography advice
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
29
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than others (271 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Leica D-LUX 5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Leica D-LUX 5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Leica D-LUX 5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $799