Casio EX-ZR800 vs Leica D-Lux 6

The following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Leica D-Lux 6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Leica. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 11 months after the D-Lux 6 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 matches up vs the D-Lux 6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Leica D-Lux 6. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the D-Lux 6.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and D-Lux 6 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and D-Lux 6.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR800 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR800 will show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR800 will have a benefit in sensor tech.