Casio EX-S12 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-S12 and Leica V-Lux 30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Leica. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 3 years prior to the V-Lux 30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-S12 matches up against the V-Lux 30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 and Leica V-Lux 30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the V-Lux 30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and V-Lux 30 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and V-Lux 30.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.