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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Leica V-Lux 20. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Leica V-Lux 20
EX-ZR15 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | April 2010 | More 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 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Leica V-Lux 20
EX-ZR15 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | The 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Leica V-Lux 20 | |
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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 |