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Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released 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
  • Later Model is Leica D-Lux 6
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z90 versus Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Leica. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the D-LUX 5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the D-LUX 5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 EX-Z90 D-LUX 5 

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Casio EX-Z90

 D-LUX 5 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010August 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Leica D-LUX 5

 EX-Z90 D-LUX 5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys outside measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z90 versus Leica D-LUX 5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the D-LUX 5.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and D-LUX 5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and D-LUX 5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z90 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-Z90 will provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has manual focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography features
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than average (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography information
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography information
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (271 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Landscape photography camera
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Vlogging camera
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lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
29
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than average (271g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Leica D-LUX 5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Leica D-LUX 5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Leica D-LUX 5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
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
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $799