Canon G5 X MII vs Leica X Vario

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon G5 X MII and Leica X Vario, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and X Vario (16MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and X Vario (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G5 X MII was introduced 6 years later than the X Vario and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G5 X MII scores vs the X Vario for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Leica X Vario. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G5 X MII Gallery and Leica X Vario Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X MII has external dimensions 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 X Vario has measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G5 X MII vs the X Vario.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 X MII and X Vario is 86 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X MII and X Vario.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G5 X MII using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon G5 X MII will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger G5 X MII will have a benefit in sensor tech.