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Canon G5 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Canon G5 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 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
  • Announced July 2019
  • Old Model is Canon G5 X
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Photography Glossary

Canon G5 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon G5 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Zeiss. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 X MII was brought out 10 months later than the ZX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G5 X MII matches up versus the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Zeiss ZX1

 G5 X MII ZX1 
RevealedJuly 2019September 2018Fresher by 10 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Canon G5 X MII

 ZX1 G5 X MII 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k1040kSharper display (+1725k dot)

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Zeiss ZX1

 G5 X MII ZX1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G5 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X MII provides 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) and the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G5 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G5 X MII against the ZX1.

Canon G5 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X MII and ZX1 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X MII and ZX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G5 X MII because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will render greater detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer G5 X MII will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G5 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Portrait photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography details
66
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
87
focusing manually
high MP (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Street photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography details
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography info
65
quiet shutter (1/25,600 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
bad battery life (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
high MP (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Travel photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography info
80
has bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (230 shots)
65
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
high MP (37MP)
very good max aperture (f2)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (800g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Landscape photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (230 per charge)
70
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34 inches)
high MP (37MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging information
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging information
80
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have microphone port
31
very good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average (800 grams)
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Canon G5 X MII vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Zeiss ZX1
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IIZeiss ZX1
General Information
Company Canon Zeiss
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Zeiss ZX1
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-07-09 2018-09-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 255
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2-22
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 4.34"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/25600s -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 pounds) 800g (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) 512GB internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $900 -