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Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon G5 X
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX100 II
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Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and LX100 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 X MII was revealed 4 years after the LX100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G5 X MII grades against the LX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Panasonic LX100

 G5 X MII LX100 
LaunchedJuly 2019September 2014Newer by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Canon G5 X MII

 LX100 G5 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic LX100

 G5 X MII LX100 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G5 X MII offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G5 X MII vs the LX100.

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X MII and LX100 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X MII and LX100.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G5 X MII using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon G5 X MII will produce greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher G5 X MII will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography advice
66
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
70
has manual focus
megapixel count good (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G5 X MII
Street photography with Panasonic LX100
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G5 X MII
Sports photography with Panasonic LX100
65
silent mode (1/25,600 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking autofocus
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
67
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G5 X MII
Travel photography with Panasonic LX100
80
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
75
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G5 X MII
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100
70
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
73
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging details
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging details
80
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic LX100
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-07-09 2014-09-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 13MP
Anti alias 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 4112 x 3088
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,764 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/25600s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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) 393g (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life 230 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $900 $800