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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
  • Launched January 2013
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed May 2011
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Leica. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 21 months later than the V-Lux 30 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the V-Lux 30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 EX-ZR700 V-Lux 30 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2011Fresher by 21 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 V-Lux 30 EX-ZR700 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Leica V-Lux 30

 EX-ZR700 V-Lux 30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the V-Lux 30.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and V-Lux 30 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and V-Lux 30.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR700 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average (219g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography highlights
50
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography features
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good battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average (219g)
comes with focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery life (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Make Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Leica V-Lux 30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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