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Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Superseded the Canon G5 X
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
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Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon G5 X MII versus Panasonic LX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is pretty close but the G5 X MII (1") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 X MII was revealed 11 months after the LX100 II so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G5 X MII grades vs the LX100 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Panasonic LX100 II

 G5 X MII LX100 II 
LaunchedJuly 2019August 2018More modern by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Canon G5 X MII

 LX100 II G5 X MII 
Screen resolution1240k1040kClearer screen (+200k dot)

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic LX100 II

 G5 X MII LX100 II 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X MII enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G5 X MII against the LX100 II.

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X MII and LX100 II is 86 and 81 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X MII and LX100 II.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G5 X MII using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon G5 X MII will result in greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher G5 X MII provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography factors
66
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
74
manual focus
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G5 X MII
Street photography with Panasonic LX100 II
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography features
Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography features
65
quiet mode (1/25,600s)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
low battery life (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
71
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (340 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
80
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (230 per charge)
78
great battery life (340 CIPA)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (230 shots)
76
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G5 X MII
Vlogging with Panasonic LX100 II
80
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
37
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic LX100 II
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-07-09 2018-08-22
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Venus Engine
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 20MP 17MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4736 x 3552
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1800s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/25600s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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 no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 gr (0.75 lb) 392 gr (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 340 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $900 $998