Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II
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Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic LX100

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.

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.

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G1 X II Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Panasonic LX100 II
G1 X II | LX100 II | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Canon G1 X II
LX100 II | G1 X II | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | ![]() | February 2014 | Newer by 55 months |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+200k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Panasonic LX100 II
G1 X II | LX100 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon G1 X II and Panasonic LX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | |
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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 |