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Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2009
Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Refreshed by Leica D-Lux 6
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Leica. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is very close but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 12 months prior to the D-LUX 5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the D-LUX 5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 EX-Z33 D-LUX 5 

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Casio EX-Z33

 D-LUX 5 EX-Z33 
RevealedSeptember 2010August 2009Newer by 12 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Leica D-LUX 5

 EX-Z33 D-LUX 5 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Leica D-LUX 5 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the D-LUX 5.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and D-LUX 5 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and D-LUX 5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z33 contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Leica D-LUX 5
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography info
55
lighter than others in class (106g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than others (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography information
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography information
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography information
56
lighter than others in class (106g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (271g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography features
27
you can focus manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging info
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
29
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than others (271 grams)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Leica D-LUX 5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Leica D-LUX 5
General Information
Company Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Leica D-LUX 5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $120 $799