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Canon G1 X vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
75
Imaging
52
Features
60
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G1 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs

Canon G1 X
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 534g - 117 x 81 x 65mm
  • Launched March 2012
  • Refreshed by Canon G1 X II
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX100
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Canon G1 X vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon G1 X versus Panasonic LX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is pretty similar but the G1 X (1.5") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X was released 7 years before the LX100 II which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G1 X grades vs the LX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Panasonic LX100 II

 G1 X LX100 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Canon G1 X

 LX100 II G1 X 
AnnouncedAugust 2018March 2012Newer by 77 months
Screen resolution1240k920kCrisper screen (+320k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G1 X and Panasonic LX100 II

 G1 X LX100 II 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G1 X features physical dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 II has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Canon G1 X versus Panasonic LX100 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the G1 X versus the LX100 II.

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X and LX100 II is 75 and 81 respectively.

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X and LX100 II.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G1 X featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged G1 X is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X Street photography details
Panasonic LX100 II Street photography details
72
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
delivers RAW files
more heavy than competitors (534 grams)
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography highlights
54
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
71
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (340 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
60
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (534g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
78
great battery power (340 shots)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography information
60
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1.5")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
76
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging highlights
65
relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (534g)
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Canon G1 X vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X and Panasonic LX100 II
 Canon PowerShot G1 XPanasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-03-29 2018-08-22
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1.5" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 18.7 x 14mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 261.8mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 17MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4352 x 3264 4736 x 3552
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing range 20cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1800s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 534g (1.18 lbs) 392g (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 644 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 340 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $649 $998