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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 5
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was launched at a similar time to the V-Lux 4 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the V-Lux 4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Leica V-Lux 4

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 V-Lux 4 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 EX-ZR1000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Leica V-Lux 4

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 V-Lux 4 
RevealedSeptember 2012September 2012Same age
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 4 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Leica V-Lux 4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the V-Lux 4.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and V-Lux 4 is 90 and 65 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and V-Lux 4.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
43
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
45
 focusing manually
 features face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography factors
68
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (255g)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
57
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography features
50
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (470 per charge)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
46
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 great battery life (540 shots)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography factors
70
 good battery pack (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (255g)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
 great battery life (540 shots)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 rather wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (588g)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography details
51
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 good battery pack (470 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (540 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging highlights
34
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (255g)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
63
 rather wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes external microphone support
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition (588g)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Leica V-Lux 4
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Leica V-Lux 4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-25 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure 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), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lbs) 588 grams (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos 540 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $572 $899