Canon G5 X MII vs Leica X-U

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon G5 X MII vs Leica X-U, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and X-U (16MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and X-U (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G5 X MII was introduced 3 years later than the X-U and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G5 X MII scores versus the X-U in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Leica X-U. The whole galleries are available at Canon G5 X MII Gallery and Leica X-U Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G5 X MII has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Leica X-U has dimensions of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") along with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G5 X MII vs Leica X-U in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G5 X MII compared to the X-U.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X MII and X-U is 86 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X MII and X-U.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G5 X MII having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon G5 X MII will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern G5 X MII is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.