Canon M5 vs Canon G5 X MII

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon M5 versus Canon G5 X MII, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the G5 X MII (20MP) is fairly well matched but the M5 (APS-C) and G5 X MII (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The M5 was manufactured 3 years prior to the G5 X MII which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M5 matches up vs the G5 X MII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M5 and Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Canon M5 Gallery and Canon G5 X MII Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M5 enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Canon G5 X MII has dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Examine the Canon M5 versus Canon G5 X MII in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M5 and the G5 X MII.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and G5 X MII is 77 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and G5 X MII.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M5 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon M5 will give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged M5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.