Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 20

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Leica V-Lux 20. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

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.

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

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.