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Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20 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
  • Launched 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
  • Released April 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Leica. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was launched 8 months before the V-Lux 20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the V-Lux 20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 EX-Z450 V-Lux 20 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Casio EX-Z450

 V-Lux 20 EX-Z450 
ReleasedApril 2010August 2009Newer by 8 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Leica V-Lux 20

 EX-Z450 V-Lux 20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 offers outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the V-Lux 20.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and V-Lux 20 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and V-Lux 20.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than competition (218g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
37
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Leica V-Lux 20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-18 2010-04-20
Body design 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $229 $779