Canon G5 X MII vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

Below, we are reviewing the Canon G5 X MII vs Leica Q2 Monochrom, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The G5 X MII was launched 15 months earlier than the Q2 Monochrom making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G5 X MII matches up vs the Q2 Monochrom when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II & Leica Q2 Monochrom. The complete galleries are available at Canon G5 X MII Gallery & Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X MII enjoys external measurements 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 Leica Q2 Monochrom has proportions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G5 X MII vs Leica Q2 Monochrom in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G5 X MII compared to the Q2 Monochrom.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X MII and Q2 Monochrom is 86 and 60 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X MII and Q2 Monochrom.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G5 X MII because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged G5 X MII will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.