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Canon G5 X vs Leica C-Lux

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Leica C-Lux front
Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon G5 X vs Leica C-Lux Key Specs

Canon G5 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 112 x 76 x 44mm
  • Announced September 2015
  • Successor is Canon G5 X MII
Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Released June 2018
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Canon G5 X vs Leica C-Lux Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon G5 X vs Leica C-Lux, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the C-Lux (20MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1").

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The G5 X was manufactured 3 years prior to the C-Lux and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G5 X matches up vs the C-Lux with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Leica C-Lux

 G5 X C-Lux 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Canon G5 X

 C-Lux G5 X 
ReleasedJune 2018September 2015More recent by 33 months
Display resolution1240k1040kClearer display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Leica C-Lux

 G5 X C-Lux 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G5 X vs Leica C-Lux Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G5 X comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Leica C-Lux has sizing of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G5 X vs the C-Lux.

Canon G5 X vs Leica C-Lux size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and C-Lux is 85 and 85 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Leica C-Lux top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Leica C-Lux Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 X and C-Lux.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older G5 X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G5 X vs Leica C-Lux sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Leica C-Lux Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Leica C-Lux Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G5 X
Portrait photography with Leica C-Lux
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
65
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X Street photography details
Leica C-Lux Street photography details
83
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
76
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X Sports photography advice
Leica C-Lux Sports photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking focus
better than average battery (370 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G5 X
Travel photography with Leica C-Lux
78
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
75
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X Landscape photography info
Leica C-Lux Landscape photography info
69
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
70
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G5 X
Vlogging with Leica C-Lux
79
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of mic socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Canon G5 X vs Leica C-Lux Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Leica C-Lux
 Canon PowerShot G5 XLeica C-Lux
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Leica C-Lux
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-09-11 2018-06-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 lb) 340g (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 471 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 370 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
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