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Canon G5 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
Portability
82
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Old Model is Canon G5 X
Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 405g - 118 x 66 x 55mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Also Known as Typ 109
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Canon G5 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon G5 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The G5 X MII was announced 4 years later than the D-Lux Typ 109 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G5 X MII scores vs the D-Lux Typ 109 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 G5 X MII D-Lux Typ 109 
ReleasedJuly 2019September 2014Fresher by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Canon G5 X MII

 D-Lux Typ 109 G5 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 G5 X MII D-Lux Typ 109 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G5 X MII has got physical measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G5 X MII compared to the D-Lux Typ 109.

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 X MII and D-Lux Typ 109 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X MII and D-Lux Typ 109.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G5 X MII with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon G5 X MII will render greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern G5 X MII provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography details
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Portrait photography details
66
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
70
you can focus manually
good resolution (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Street photography camera
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Street photography camera
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
75
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Sports photography camera
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Sports photography camera
65
silent shooting (1/25,600s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Travel photography info
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Travel photography info
80
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (230 shots)
73
good resolution (13 megapixels)
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Landscape photography advice
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Landscape photography advice
70
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (230 shots)
73
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G5 X MII
Vlogging with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
80
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have mic support
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon G5 X MII vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Leica D-Lux Typ 109
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IILeica D-Lux Typ 109
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Also called as - Typ 109
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-07-09 2014-09-23
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4112 x 3088
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/25600 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 gr (0.75 lbs) 405 gr (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $900 $1,095