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Canon G1 X III vs Leica C-Lux

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Leica C-Lux front
Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon G1 X III vs Leica C-Lux Key Specs

Canon G1 X III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 399g - 115 x 78 x 51mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Superseded the Canon G1 X II
Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Introduced June 2018
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Canon G1 X III vs Leica C-Lux Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon G1 X III versus Leica C-Lux, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the G1 X III (24MP) and the C-Lux (20MP) is pretty similar but the G1 X III (APS-C) and C-Lux (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X III was manufactured 7 months before the C-Lux which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the G1 X III grades vs the C-Lux in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Leica C-Lux

 G1 X III C-Lux 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Canon G1 X III

 C-Lux G1 X III 
IntroducedJune 2018October 2017Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution1240k1040kSharper screen (+200k dot)

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Leica C-Lux

 G1 X III C-Lux 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G1 X III vs Leica C-Lux Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G1 X III features outside dimensions of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Leica C-Lux has dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G1 X III versus Leica C-Lux in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G1 X III and the C-Lux.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica C-Lux size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X III and C-Lux is 82 and 85 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica C-Lux top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Leica C-Lux Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X III and C-Lux.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 X III because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G1 X III will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older G1 X III is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G1 X III vs Leica C-Lux sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Leica C-Lux Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Leica C-Lux Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III Portrait photography advice
Leica C-Lux Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
65
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III Street photography info
Leica C-Lux Street photography info
85
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography highlights
Leica C-Lux Sports photography highlights
76
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (370 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography advice
Leica C-Lux Travel photography advice
73
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
bad battery pack (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
75
good battery life (370 shots)
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III Landscape photography features
Leica C-Lux Landscape photography features
72
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery pack (200 shots)
70
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
good battery life (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging information
Leica C-Lux Vlogging information
35
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Canon G1 X III vs Leica C-Lux Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Leica C-Lux
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIILeica C-Lux
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Leica C-Lux
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-10-25 2018-06-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
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 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lb) 340g (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 370 images
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,299 $1,050