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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 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
  • Launched January 2012
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Leica V-Lux 40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Leica. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 4 months prior to the V-Lux 40 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the V-Lux 40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 EX-ZR15 V-Lux 40 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 V-Lux 40 EX-ZR15 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Leica V-Lux 40

 EX-ZR15 V-Lux 40 
IntroducedJanuary 2012May 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Leica V-Lux 40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the V-Lux 40.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and V-Lux 40 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and V-Lux 40.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (210 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography info
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (325 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography advice
67
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average (210g)
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (325 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Make Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Leica V-Lux 40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2012-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 210 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 210 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $249 $699