Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs
(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
- Launched 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
- Launched May 2011

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview
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").

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Leica V-Lux 30
EX-Z90 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Casio EX-Z90
V-Lux 30 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Launched | May 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 21 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Leica V-Lux 30
EX-Z90 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison
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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison
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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Leica |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Leica V-Lux 30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-08-18 | 2011-05-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Venus Engine FHD |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 219 grams (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 260 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $150 | $900 |