Casio EX-ZR100 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Leica. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 14 months before the V-Lux 4 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the V-Lux 4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Leica V-Lux 4. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 provides outer 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 V-Lux 4 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 and Leica V-Lux 4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the V-Lux 4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and V-Lux 4 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and V-Lux 4.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be behind in sensor innovation.