Casio EX-10 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-10 versus Leica V-Lux 40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Leica. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was brought out 19 months later than the V-Lux 40 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-10 scores vs the V-Lux 40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Leica V-Lux 40. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-10 versus Leica V-Lux 40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-10 against the V-Lux 40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and V-Lux 40 is 83 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and V-Lux 40.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica V-Lux 40 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer EX-10 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.