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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Leica D-LUX 5. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Leica D-LUX 5
EX-Z33 | D-LUX 5 |
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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Casio EX-Z33
D-LUX 5 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Leica D-LUX 5
EX-Z33 | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-LUX 5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
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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 |