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Canon G5 X MII vs Leica C-Lux

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Leica C-Lux front
Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica C-Lux Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon G5 X
Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released June 2018
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Canon G5 X MII vs Leica C-Lux Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon G5 X MII vs Leica C-Lux, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the C-Lux (20MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1").

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The G5 X MII was announced 14 months later than the C-Lux making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G5 X MII scores vs the C-Lux in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Leica C-Lux

 G5 X MII C-Lux 
ReleasedJuly 2019June 2018Fresher by 14 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Canon G5 X MII

 C-Lux G5 X MII 
Display resolution1240k1040kClearer display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Leica C-Lux

 G5 X MII C-Lux 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica C-Lux Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X MII offers outside measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Leica C-Lux has proportions of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G5 X MII vs the C-Lux.

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica C-Lux size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X MII and C-Lux is 86 and 85 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica C-Lux top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica C-Lux Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 X MII and C-Lux.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern G5 X MII is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica C-Lux sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica C-Lux Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica C-Lux Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography highlights
Leica C-Lux Portrait photography highlights
65
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
65
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Street photography info
Leica C-Lux Street photography info
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G5 X MII
Sports photography with Leica C-Lux
64
quiet mode (1/25,600s)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
70
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (370 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G5 X MII
Travel photography with Leica C-Lux
80
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (230 shots)
75
better than average battery (370 shots)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Landscape photography features
Leica C-Lux Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
70
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging highlights
Leica C-Lux Vlogging highlights
80
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
missing mic port
34
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon G5 X MII vs Leica C-Lux Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Leica C-Lux
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IILeica C-Lux
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Leica C-Lux
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-07-09 2018-06-10
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/25600 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 grams (0.75 pounds) 340 grams (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
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 230 images 370 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $900 $1,050