FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Leica M-Monochrom

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Leica M-Monochrom, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Z700EXR (12MP) and M-Monochrom (18MP) and the Z700EXR (1/2") and M-Monochrom (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Z700EXR was announced 3 years prior to the M-Monochrom and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm Z700EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z700EXR grades against the M-Monochrom in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR & Leica M-Monochrom. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm Z700EXR Gallery & Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z700EXR has outer measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Leica M-Monochrom has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z700EXR vs the M-Monochrom.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z700EXR and M-Monochrom is 95 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z700EXR and M-Monochrom.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z700EXR having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Leica M-Monochrom will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older Z700EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.