Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 3

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Leica. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was announced 10 months after the V-Lux 3 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the V-Lux 3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & Leica V-Lux 3. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 3 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the V-Lux 3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and V-Lux 3 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and V-Lux 3.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR1000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.