FujiFilm F70EXR vs Leica M-Monochrom

Below is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Leica M-Monochrom, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and M-Monochrom (18MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and M-Monochrom (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was released 3 years before the M-Monochrom and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera and the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the F70EXR scores against the M-Monochrom for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Leica M-Monochrom. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F70EXR provides external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Leica M-Monochrom has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Leica M-Monochrom in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the F70EXR against the M-Monochrom.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and M-Monochrom is 93 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and M-Monochrom.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F70EXR because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Leica M-Monochrom will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.