Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Here is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Leica. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was brought out 2 years later than the V-Lux 2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the V-Lux 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Leica V-Lux 2. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got physical measurements 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 V-Lux 2 has measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the V-Lux 2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and V-Lux 2 is 91 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and V-Lux 2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR700 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.