Casio EX-Z2000 vs Leica M-Monochrom

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Leica M-Monochrom, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Leica. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and M-Monochrom (18MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and M-Monochrom (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 3 years earlier than the M-Monochrom and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z2000 matches up against the M-Monochrom in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Leica M-Monochrom. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 has external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Leica M-Monochrom has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Leica M-Monochrom in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the M-Monochrom.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and M-Monochrom is 95 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and M-Monochrom.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z2000 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Leica M-Monochrom will give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.