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Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica V-Lux 20 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Leica V-Lux 20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 EX-Z33 V-Lux 20 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Casio EX-Z33

 V-Lux 20 EX-Z33 
LaunchedApril 2010August 2009More recent by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Leica V-Lux 20

 EX-Z33 V-Lux 20 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography information
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Leica V-Lux 20
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