Canon G5 X vs Canon G5 X MII

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon G5 X vs Canon G5 X MII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the G5 X MII (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1").

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The G5 X was manufactured 4 years earlier than the G5 X MII and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G5 X grades vs the G5 X MII for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X Gallery and Canon G5 X MII Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G5 X comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Canon G5 X MII has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check the Canon G5 X vs Canon G5 X MII in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G5 X vs the G5 X MII.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X and G5 X MII is 85 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and G5 X MII.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older G5 X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.