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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica D-Lux 7

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Leica D-Lux 7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced November 2018
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica D-Lux 7, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Leica. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the D-Lux 7 (17MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZS5 was manufactured 8 years before the D-Lux 7 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZS5 grades vs the D-Lux 7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Leica D-Lux 7

 EX-ZS5 D-Lux 7 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 D-Lux 7 EX-ZS5 
AnnouncedNovember 2018January 2011Fresher by 95 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1240k461kSharper display (+779k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Leica D-Lux 7

 EX-ZS5 D-Lux 7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 has physical measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 7 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZS5 vs the D-Lux 7.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica D-Lux 7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and D-Lux 7 is 99 and 81 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica D-Lux 7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and D-Lux 7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS5 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Leica D-Lux 7 will give you greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-ZS5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica D-Lux 7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica D-Lux 7 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
Leica D-Lux 7 as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography info
Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography info
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
71
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography details
Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography details
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
78
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count good (17MP)
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 7
38
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
76
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging info
Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging info
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
37
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Leica D-Lux 7
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Leica D-Lux 7
General Information
Brand Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Leica D-Lux 7
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2018-11-20
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 17MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4736 x 3552
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-75mm (3.1x)
Highest aperture - f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1800s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 848x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 403g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $100 $1,193