Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 3

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Leica V-Lux 3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 14 months after the V-Lux 3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the V-Lux 3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Leica V-Lux 3. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 3 has sizing of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Leica V-Lux 3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the V-Lux 3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and V-Lux 3 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and V-Lux 3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.