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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 4 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
  • Released January 2013
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Later Model is Leica V-Lux 5
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 EX-ZR700 V-Lux 4 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 V-Lux 4 EX-ZR700 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Leica V-Lux 4

 EX-ZR700 V-Lux 4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2012Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (470 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (540 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography features
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great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (222g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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good battery life (540 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
low megapixels (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery power (470 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (540 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Leica V-Lux 4
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Leica V-Lux 4
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Leica V-Lux 4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 588 grams (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 540 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $370 $899