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Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Leica. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was introduced 10 months prior to the V-Lux 30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FH25 scores against the V-Lux 30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 EX-FH25 V-Lux 30 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Casio EX-FH25

 V-Lux 30 EX-FH25 
IntroducedMay 2011July 2010More modern by 10 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Leica V-Lux 30

 EX-FH25 V-Lux 30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the V-Lux 30.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and V-Lux 30 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and V-Lux 30.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography factors
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (524 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography information
41
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography details
49
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (524 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging highlights
22
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competition (524 grams)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Leica V-Lux 30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2011-05-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 gr (1.16 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 260 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $450 $900