Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Leica V-Lux 30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Leica. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was announced 21 months earlier than the V-Lux 30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z90 scores against the V-Lux 30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Leica V-Lux 30. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 provides exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z90 versus Leica V-Lux 30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the V-Lux 30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and V-Lux 30 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and V-Lux 30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.