Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 3

Below is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Leica. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the V-Lux 3 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 4 months earlier than the V-Lux 3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the V-Lux 3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Leica V-Lux 3. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has proportions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the V-Lux 3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and V-Lux 3 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and V-Lux 3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account.