Casio EX-FH25 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-FH25 and Leica V-Lux 4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Leica. The image resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the V-Lux 4 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was launched 3 years before the V-Lux 4 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-FH25 scores vs the V-Lux 4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Leica V-Lux 4. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 4 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FH25 and Leica V-Lux 4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FH25 and the V-Lux 4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and V-Lux 4 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and V-Lux 4.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 4 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.