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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Launched April 2010
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Leica. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 21 months after the V-Lux 20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the V-Lux 20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 EX-ZR15 V-Lux 20 
LaunchedJanuary 2012April 2010More modern by 21 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 V-Lux 20 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Leica V-Lux 20

 EX-ZR15 V-Lux 20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the V-Lux 20.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and V-Lux 20 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and V-Lux 20.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR15 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (325 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography factors
67
good battery life (325 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery life (325 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Leica V-Lux 20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2010-04-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $779