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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 2 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
  • Announced July 2011
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Leica. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 11 months after the V-Lux 2 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the V-Lux 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 EX-ZR100 V-Lux 2 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2010Newer by 11 months
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 V-Lux 2 EX-ZR100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Leica V-Lux 2

 EX-ZR100 V-Lux 2 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Leica V-Lux 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the V-Lux 2.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and V-Lux 2 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and V-Lux 2.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 2 to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
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you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (520 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography info
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition (204 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (520 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
51
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (520g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Leica V-Lux 2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Leica V-Lux 2
General Information
Make Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Leica V-Lux 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 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 file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 520 gr (1.15 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $1,000