Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica M9-P

Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z450 and Leica M9-P, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Leica. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and M9-P (18MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and M9-P (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z450 was unveiled 22 months prior to the M9-P making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z450 scores against the M9-P for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Leica M9-P. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Leica M9-P Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 offers physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Leica M9-P has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z450 against the M9-P.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and M9-P is 96 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and M9-P.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z450 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Leica M9-P will show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.