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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • New Model is Leica V-Lux 3
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Leica V-Lux 2, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Leica. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the V-Lux 2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was unveiled 8 months before the V-Lux 2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z2000 grades against the V-Lux 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 EX-Z2000 V-Lux 2 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 V-Lux 2 EX-Z2000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 8 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Leica V-Lux 2

 EX-Z2000 V-Lux 2 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 2 has specifications of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the V-Lux 2.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and V-Lux 2 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and V-Lux 2.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z2000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography info
Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (520g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (152g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (520 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 2
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focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (152g)
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rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (520 grams)
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Leica V-Lux 2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Leica V-Lux 2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Leica V-Lux 2
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-09-21
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 grams (0.34 lbs) 520 grams (1.15 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $1,000