Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LX100

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X MII Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.