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Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Launched July 2010
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 3
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FH25 versus Leica V-Lux 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Leica. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and V-Lux 2 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was manufactured 2 months earlier than the V-Lux 2 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-FH25 matches up against the V-Lux 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 EX-FH25 V-Lux 2 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Casio EX-FH25

 V-Lux 2 EX-FH25 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Leica V-Lux 2

 EX-FH25 V-Lux 2 
RevealedJuly 2010September 2010Same age
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 2 has dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FH25 versus Leica V-Lux 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH25 against the V-Lux 2.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and V-Lux 2 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and V-Lux 2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 2 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH25
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
52
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH25
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 2
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (524 grams)
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (520g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH25
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 2
41
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Travel photography camera
49
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (524g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (520g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging info
22
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (524 grams)
51
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (520g)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Leica V-Lux 2
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Leica V-Lux 2
General Information
Brand Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Leica V-Lux 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-09-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524g (1.16 pounds) 520g (1.15 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $450 $1,000