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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
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