Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Leica. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was announced 15 months prior to the V-Lux 20 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-FC100 scores against the V-Lux 20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Leica V-Lux 20. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the V-Lux 20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and V-Lux 20 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and V-Lux 20.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 20 to show more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.