Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Leica V-Lux 40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Leica. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 5 months after the V-Lux 40 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the V-Lux 40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Leica V-Lux 40. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Leica V-Lux 40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the V-Lux 40.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and V-Lux 40 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and V-Lux 40.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.