Canon G1 X III vs Leica C-Lux

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III & Leica C-Lux. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G1 X III Gallery & Leica C-Lux Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.