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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
52 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 3
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Leica. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 21 months after the V-Lux 2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the V-Lux 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Leica V-Lux 2

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 V-Lux 2 
ReleasedMay 2012September 2010More modern by 21 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 V-Lux 2 EX-ZR300 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Leica V-Lux 2

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 V-Lux 2 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 2 has dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR300 and Leica V-Lux 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the V-Lux 2.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and V-Lux 2 is 92 and 67 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and V-Lux 2.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
40
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
52
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (14MP)
 supports RAW files
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 2
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (205g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
58
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (520g)
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 2 as a Sports photography camera
55
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery (500 per charge)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
48
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 2 as a Travel photography camera
71
 better than average battery (500 per charge)
 lighter than average (205 grams)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (520g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
 Leica V-Lux 2 as a Landscape photography camera
52
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery (500 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
51
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 supports RAW files
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging information
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (205g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing mic jack
51
 quite wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (520 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Leica V-Lux 2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Leica V-Lux 2
General Information
Brand Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Leica V-Lux 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-22 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 205g (0.45 pounds) 520g (1.15 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 500 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $1,000