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Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 20 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
  • Introduced 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
  • Introduced April 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Leica. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was unveiled 8 months before the V-Lux 20 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the V-Lux 20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 EX-Z90 V-Lux 20 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Casio EX-Z90

 V-Lux 20 EX-Z90 
IntroducedApril 2010August 2009Newer by 8 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Leica V-Lux 20

 EX-Z90 V-Lux 20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 has external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z90 and the V-Lux 20.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and V-Lux 20 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and V-Lux 20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 20
55
lighter than others (121g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography features
56
lighter than others (121g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography details
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging features
25
lighter than others (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Company Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Leica V-Lux 20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-18 2010-04-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $779