Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica V-Lux 20
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica V-Lux 20 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Leica V-Lux 20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Leica. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was released 7 months before the V-Lux 20 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the V-Lux 20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Leica V-Lux 20. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Leica V-Lux 20
EX-Z33 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Casio EX-Z33
V-Lux 20 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Launched | April 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Leica V-Lux 20
EX-Z33 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 has 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) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Leica V-Lux 20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 and the V-Lux 20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and V-Lux 20 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and V-Lux 20.
Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 20 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Leica V-Lux 20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Leica |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Leica V-Lux 20 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2010-04-20 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 106 grams (0.23 lbs) | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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-82 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $120 | $779 |