Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 3
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
- Introduced December 2011
- Replaced the Leica V-Lux 2
- Later Model is Leica V-Lux 4

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Leica. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR300 was released 6 months later than the V-Lux 3 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the V-Lux 3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Leica V-Lux 3. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Leica V-Lux 3
EX-ZR300 | V-Lux 3 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Casio EX-ZR300
V-Lux 3 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Leica V-Lux 3
EX-ZR300 | V-Lux 3 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | December 2011 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | The same display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 3 has measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Leica V-Lux 3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the V-Lux 3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and V-Lux 3 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and V-Lux 3.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Leica V-Lux 3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Leica V-Lux 3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Leica |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-05-22 | 2011-12-08 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) | 540 grams (1.19 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 410 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | BP-DC 9 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $329 | $949 |