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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Leica D-LUX 5. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Leica D-LUX 5
EX-ZR700 | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 29 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Casio EX-ZR700
D-LUX 5 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Leica D-LUX 5
EX-ZR700 | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $370 | $799 |