Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 5

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Leica. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (20MP) is fairly close but the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 9 years before the V-Lux 5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the V-Lux 5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Leica V-Lux 5. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 5 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Leica V-Lux 5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the V-Lux 5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and V-Lux 5 is 93 and 55 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and V-Lux 5.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR15 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Leica V-Lux 5 will result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.