Casio EX-Z90 vs Leica M-Monochrom

Here is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z90 and Leica M-Monochrom, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and M-Monochrom (18MP) and the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and M-Monochrom (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z90 was unveiled 3 years prior to the M-Monochrom and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z90 scores against the M-Monochrom with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Leica M-Monochrom. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys outside dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Leica M-Monochrom has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the M-Monochrom.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and M-Monochrom is 96 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and M-Monochrom.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z90 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Leica M-Monochrom will offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.