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Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
76
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-3.9) lens
  • 553g - 116 x 74 x 66mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Superseded the Canon G1 X
  • Refreshed by Canon G1 X III
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Later Model is Panasonic LX100 II
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Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon G1 X II and Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G1 X II (13MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is relatively close but the G1 X II (1.5") and LX100 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X II was released 7 months prior to the LX100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G1 X II grades vs the LX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Panasonic LX100

 G1 X II LX100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Canon G1 X II

 LX100 G1 X II 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2014Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Panasonic LX100

 G1 X II LX100 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X II enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G1 X II against the LX100.

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X II and LX100 is 76 and 83 respectively.

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X II and LX100.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The G1 X II comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The older G1 X II will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
70
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X II Street photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 Street photography highlights
73
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
heavier than competitors (553g)
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography highlights
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X II Travel photography advice
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography advice
67
comes with focus via touch
good MP (13MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors (553 grams)
75
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (13MP)
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography advice
64
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
73
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X II Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging advice
71
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (553g)
35
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Canon G1 X II vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X II and Panasonic LX100
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-12 2014-09-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 13 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 4112 x 3088
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Max aperture f/2.0-3.9 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 1.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 553g (1.22 pounds) 393g (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 74 x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 58 67
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 12.5
DXO Low light score 581 553
Other
Battery life 240 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $799 $800