Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica V-Lux 30

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z33 and Leica V-Lux 30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Leica. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was manufactured 21 months prior to the V-Lux 30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the V-Lux 30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Leica V-Lux 30. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z33 and Leica V-Lux 30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z33 and the V-Lux 30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and V-Lux 30 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and V-Lux 30.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.