Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Leica. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was released 5 months later than the V-Lux 4 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the V-Lux 4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Leica V-Lux 4. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 4 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the V-Lux 4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and V-Lux 4 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and V-Lux 4.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.