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Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
76
Imaging
53
Features
70
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs

Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-3.9) lens
  • 553g - 116 x 74 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon G1 X
  • Replacement is Canon G1 X III
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX100
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Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon G1 X II and Panasonic LX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X II was brought out 5 years prior to the LX100 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G1 X II matches up against the LX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Panasonic LX100 II

 G1 X II LX100 II 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Canon G1 X II

 LX100 II G1 X II 
AnnouncedAugust 2018February 2014Newer by 55 months
Display resolution1240k1040kSharper display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Panasonic LX100 II

 G1 X II LX100 II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X II enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G1 X II vs the LX100 II.

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X II and LX100 II is 76 and 81 respectively.

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X II and LX100 II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LX100 II will provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G1 X II will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G1 X II
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100 II
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (13MP)
good sensor size (1.5")
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1.5")
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
heavier than others in class (553g)
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G1 X II
Sports photography with Panasonic LX100 II
55
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (1.5")
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low battery (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
71
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (340 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
67
features touch focus
good resolution (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (240 per charge)
heavier than others in class (553g)
78
good battery life (340 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
good megapixels (17MP)
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G1 X II
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100 II
65
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13MP)
good sensor size (1.5")
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
76
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Vlogging camera
72
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (553g)
36
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X II and Panasonic LX100 II
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2018-08-22
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1.5" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 18.7 x 14mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 261.8mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 17 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4160 x 3120 4736 x 3552
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 31 49
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-3.9 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 1.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1800s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 553 gr (1.22 lb) 392 gr (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 74 x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 58 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 581 not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 340 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $799 $998