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Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic LX100 II 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
  • Introduced October 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon G1 X II
Panasonic LX100 II
(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
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX100
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Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon G1 X III versus Panasonic LX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the G1 X III (APS-C) and LX100 II (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X III was launched 10 months prior to the LX100 II so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G1 X III scores against the LX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Panasonic LX100 II

 G1 X III LX100 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Canon G1 X III

 LX100 II G1 X III 
AnnouncedAugust 2018October 2017Fresher by 10 months
Display resolution1240k1040kSharper display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Panasonic LX100 II

 G1 X III LX100 II 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X III provides external measurements of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Canon G1 X III versus Panasonic LX100 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G1 X III against the LX100 II.

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 X III and LX100 II is 82 and 81 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X III and LX100 II.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G1 X III due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G1 X III will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older G1 X III is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G1 X III
Street photography with Panasonic LX100 II
85
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography info
Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography info
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
71
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (340 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X III Travel photography info
Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography info
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
78
good battery power (340 per charge)
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography highlights
72
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
76
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X III Vlogging details
Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging details
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Canon G1 X III vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Panasonic LX100 II
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-10-25 2018-08-22
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 17MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4736 x 3552
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1800 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off no built-in flash
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, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lb) 392 grams (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 340 photos
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,299 $998