Casio EX-Z280 vs Leica V-Lux 20
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Leica V-Lux 20 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched April 2010
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Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Leica V-Lux 20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Leica. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-Z280 was revealed 7 months before the V-Lux 20 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z280 grades against the V-Lux 20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Leica V-Lux 20. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Leica V-Lux 20
| EX-Z280 | V-Lux 20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Casio EX-Z280
| V-Lux 20 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2010 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+346k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Leica V-Lux 20
| EX-Z280 | V-Lux 20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 provides external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the V-Lux 20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and V-Lux 20 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and V-Lux 20.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Leica V-Lux 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Leica |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Leica V-Lux 20 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-08-31 | 2010-04-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 ID | NP-80 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $180 | $779 |