Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica SL2

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z450 versus Leica SL2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and SL2 (47MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and SL2 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z450 was launched 11 years prior to the SL2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the SL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Leica SL2. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Leica SL2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 provides physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Leica SL2 has sizing of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Leica SL2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the SL2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and SL2 is 96 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and SL2.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z450 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Leica SL2 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.