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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR700 and Leica D-LUX 5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR700 was released 2 years after the D-LUX 5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the D-LUX 5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 EX-ZR700 D-LUX 5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2010More modern by 29 months
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 D-LUX 5 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Leica D-LUX 5

 EX-ZR700 D-LUX 5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR700 and Leica D-LUX 5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the D-LUX 5.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and D-LUX 5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and D-LUX 5.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR700 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR700 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR700 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography features
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
manual focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography info
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition in class (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography features
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography features
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery power (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography details
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography details
70
good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (222g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (271g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Leica D-LUX 5
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
29
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (271g)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Leica D-LUX 5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Leica D-LUX 5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Leica D-LUX 5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 222g (0.49 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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