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Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica M Edition 60

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Leica M Edition 60 front
Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica M Edition 60 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2009
Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Launched September 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica M Edition 60 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica M Edition 60, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and M Edition 60 (24MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and M Edition 60 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z33 was revealed 6 years before the M Edition 60 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the M Edition 60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Leica M Edition 60

 EX-Z33 M Edition 60 

Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Casio EX-Z33

 M Edition 60 EX-Z33 
LaunchedSeptember 2014August 2009More recent by 61 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Leica M Edition 60

 EX-Z33 M Edition 60 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica M Edition 60 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Leica M Edition 60 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica M Edition 60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the M Edition 60.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica M Edition 60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and M Edition 60 is 97 and 74 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica M Edition 60 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica M Edition 60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and M Edition 60.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z33 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Leica M Edition 60 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica M Edition 60 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography information
Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography information
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
82
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Leica M Edition 60 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography information
Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
weather sealing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography factors
Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography factors
27
you can focus manually
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Leica M Edition 60
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica M Edition 60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Leica M Edition 60
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Leica M Edition 60
General Information
Company Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Leica M Edition 60
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-31 2014-09-23
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5952 x 3976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica M
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 59
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lbs) 680 gr (1.50 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $120 -