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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 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
  • Released May 2012
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed April 2010
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 and Leica V-Lux 20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 2 years later than the V-Lux 20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the V-Lux 20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 EX-ZR300 V-Lux 20 
RevealedMay 2012April 2010Fresher by 26 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 V-Lux 20 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Leica V-Lux 20

 EX-ZR300 V-Lux 20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 and Leica V-Lux 20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the V-Lux 20.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and V-Lux 20 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and V-Lux 20.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 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 20
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (500 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography advice
71
good battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than others in class (218g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery (500 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
30
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Leica V-Lux 20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-22 2010-04-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 500 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $779