Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X70

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X70, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 X MII was brought out 3 years later than the Fujifilm X70 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G5 X MII matches up vs the Fujifilm X70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Fujifilm X70. The entire galleries are available at Canon G5 X MII Gallery and Fujifilm X70 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G5 X MII enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Fujifilm X70 has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Canon G5 X MII vs Fujifilm X70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G5 X MII compared to the Fujifilm X70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X MII and Fujifilm X70 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X MII and Fujifilm X70.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G5 X MII featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Canon G5 X MII will resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent G5 X MII provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.