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Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • New Model is Leica D-Lux 6
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Leica. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") come with different sensor size.

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The EX-Z450 was unveiled 13 months prior to the D-LUX 5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the D-LUX 5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 EX-Z450 D-LUX 5 

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Casio EX-Z450

 D-LUX 5 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010August 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Leica D-LUX 5

 EX-Z450 D-LUX 5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 provides outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica D-LUX 5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 and the D-LUX 5.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and D-LUX 5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and D-LUX 5.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z450 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-Z450 will result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
focusing manually
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average (128 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than others in class (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average (128g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (271 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Landscape photography camera
37
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
29
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (271g)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Leica D-LUX 5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Leica D-LUX 5
General Information
Make Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Leica D-LUX 5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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-40 -
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 Single Single
Cost at release $229 $799