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Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Older Model is Canon G5 X
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX7
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Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon G5 X MII versus Panasonic LX10, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1").

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The G5 X MII was released 2 years later than the LX10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G5 X MII grades versus the LX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Panasonic LX10

 G5 X MII LX10 
AnnouncedJuly 2019September 2016Fresher by 35 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Canon G5 X MII

 LX10 G5 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic LX10

 G5 X MII LX10 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G5 X MII comes with outer 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 Panasonic LX10 has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Canon G5 X MII versus Panasonic LX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G5 X MII versus the LX10.

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X MII and LX10 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 X MII and LX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer G5 X MII should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G5 X MII
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX10
66
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
65
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G5 X MII
Street photography with Panasonic LX10
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than average (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography factors
Panasonic LX10 Sports photography factors
65
quiet shutter (1/25,600s)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking focus
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
62
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
low battery life (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Travel photography info
Panasonic LX10 Travel photography info
80
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
75
lighter than average (310g)
features touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
low battery life (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
70
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging features
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging features
80
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
38
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (310g)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic LX10
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-LX15
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-07-09 2016-09-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.4-2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/25600s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MP4, H.264, AAC
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340g (0.75 lbs) 310g (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 20
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $900 $700