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Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced April 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 EX-FC100 V-Lux 20 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Casio EX-FC100

 V-Lux 20 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedApril 2010January 2009More recent by 15 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Leica V-Lux 20

 EX-FC100 V-Lux 20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

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

Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
63
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Leica V-Lux 20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-04-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $779