Casio EX-Z280 vs Leica D-LUX 5
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
- Announced September 2010
- Renewed by Leica D-Lux 6
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Following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Leica. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-Z280 was introduced 12 months earlier than the D-LUX 5 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z280 grades against the D-LUX 5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Leica D-LUX 5
| EX-Z280 | D-LUX 5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Casio EX-Z280
| D-LUX 5 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2010 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Leica D-LUX 5
| EX-Z280 | D-LUX 5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Leica D-LUX 5 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z280 versus Leica D-LUX 5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 against the D-LUX 5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and D-LUX 5 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and D-LUX 5.
Clearly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z280 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z280 will give more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Leica |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Leica D-LUX 5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2010-09-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.0-3.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 115k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 7.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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-80 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $180 | $799 |