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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Leica M Typ 240
(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
  • Released September 2012
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Leica M Typ 240, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Leica. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and M Typ 240 (24MP) and the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and M Typ 240 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZS5 was launched 20 months before the M Typ 240 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZS5 grades versus the M Typ 240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Leica M Typ 240

 EX-ZS5 M Typ 240 

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 M Typ 240 EX-ZS5 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2011More recent by 20 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Leica M Typ 240

 EX-ZS5 M Typ 240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS5 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Leica M Typ 240 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the M Typ 240.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and M Typ 240 is 99 and 74 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and M Typ 240.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS5 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-ZS5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography features
Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography features
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
Leica M Typ 240 as a Street photography camera
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Leica M Typ 240 as a Sports photography camera
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Leica M Typ 240 as a Travel photography camera
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
63
weather proof
good megapixels (24MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography info
Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography info
38
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M Typ 240 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (848 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Leica M Typ 240
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Leica M Typ 240
General Information
Make Casio Leica
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Leica M Typ 240
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-09-17
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5952 x 3976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica M
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 59
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 680g (1.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 84
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1860
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $100 $5,479