Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 30
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
- Announced May 2011

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z450 and Leica V-Lux 30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Leica. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was brought out 21 months earlier than the V-Lux 30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the V-Lux 30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Leica V-Lux 30. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Leica V-Lux 30
EX-Z450 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Casio EX-Z450
V-Lux 30 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Announced | May 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 21 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Leica V-Lux 30
EX-Z450 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z450 and Leica V-Lux 30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z450 and the V-Lux 30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and V-Lux 30 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and V-Lux 30.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Leica |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Leica V-Lux 30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-08-18 | 2011-05-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) | 219 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 260 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $229 | $900 |