Canon G5 X MII vs Leica Q

Lets look more closely at the Canon G5 X MII vs Leica Q, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the Q (24MP) is fairly comparable but the G5 X MII (1") and Q (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G5 X MII was introduced 4 years later than the Q and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the G5 X MII scores against the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Leica Q. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X MII Gallery and Leica Q Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Leica Q has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Look at the Canon G5 X MII vs Leica Q in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G5 X MII against the Q.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X MII and Q is 86 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X MII and Q.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G5 X MII using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Leica Q will show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern G5 X MII should have a benefit in sensor innovation.