Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica D-Lux 6
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Introduced September 2012
- Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Leica D-Lux 6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Leica. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

The EX-ZR100 was launched 14 months earlier than the D-Lux 6 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the D-Lux 6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Leica D-Lux 6. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Leica D-Lux 6
EX-ZR100 | D-Lux 6 |
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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Casio EX-ZR100
D-Lux 6 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 14 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Leica D-Lux 6
EX-ZR100 | D-Lux 6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Leica D-Lux 6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the D-Lux 6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and D-Lux 6 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and D-Lux 6.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR100 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-ZR100 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Leica D-Lux 6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Leica |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Leica D-Lux 6 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2012-09-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204 gr (0.45 pounds) | 298 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $300 | $1,600 |