Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450/Casio-EX-Z450-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Leica V-Lux 20. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Leica V-Lux 20
EX-Z450 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Casio EX-Z450
V-Lux 20 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Released | April 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 8 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Leica V-Lux 20
EX-Z450 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Leica-V-Lux-20-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Leica-V-Lux-20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Leica-V-Lux-20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Leica-V-Lux-20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Leica V-Lux 20 | |
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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 |