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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released April 2010
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Leica. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 2 years later than the V-Lux 20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the V-Lux 20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 EX-ZR1000 V-Lux 20 
ReleasedSeptember 2012April 2010Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 V-Lux 20 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Leica V-Lux 20

 EX-ZR1000 V-Lux 20 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the V-Lux 20.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and V-Lux 20 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and V-Lux 20.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography details
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (255 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography features
51
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than others (255g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than average in class (218g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (255g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Make Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Leica V-Lux 20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-25 2010-04-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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
Battery life 470 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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