Canon G1 X III vs Canon G5 X MII

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon G1 X III versus Canon G5 X MII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G1 X III (24MP) and the G5 X MII (20MP) is relatively close but the G1 X III (APS-C) and G5 X MII (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The G1 X III was unveiled 20 months earlier than the G5 X MII which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G1 X III grades against the G5 X MII with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X III Gallery and Canon G5 X MII Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X III has exterior dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Canon G5 X MII has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Examine the Canon G1 X III versus Canon G5 X MII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G1 X III against the G5 X MII.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X III and G5 X MII is 82 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X III and G5 X MII.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G1 X III having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G1 X III will render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older G1 X III will be behind in sensor technology.