Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 40
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released May 2012

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Leica. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was announced 3 years before the V-Lux 40 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the V-Lux 40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Leica V-Lux 40. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Leica V-Lux 40
EX-Z450 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Casio EX-Z450
V-Lux 40 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 33 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Leica V-Lux 40
EX-Z450 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 offers physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the V-Lux 40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and V-Lux 40 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and V-Lux 40.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Leica V-Lux 40 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Leica |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Leica V-Lux 40 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-08-18 | 2012-05-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lb) | 210 gr (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 210 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $229 | $699 |