Casio EX-Z270 vs Leica X-U

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Leica X-U, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and X-U (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and X-U (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was manufactured 8 years before the X-U and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica X-U being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z270 matches up against the X-U in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Leica X-U. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Leica X-U Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Leica X-U has specifications of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") having a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the X-U.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and X-U is 96 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and X-U.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Leica X-U will deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.