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Canon G5 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
Portability
82
Imaging
50
Features
70
Overall
58

Canon G5 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 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
  • Launched September 2015
  • Replacement is Canon G5 X MII
Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(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
  • 405g - 118 x 66 x 55mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Alternate Name is Typ 109
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Canon G5 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon G5 X and Leica D-Lux Typ 109, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the G5 X (1") and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The G5 X was revealed 12 months later than the D-Lux Typ 109 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the G5 X grades vs the D-Lux Typ 109 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 G5 X D-Lux Typ 109 
RevealedSeptember 2015September 2014Fresher by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Canon G5 X

 D-Lux Typ 109 G5 X 

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 G5 X D-Lux Typ 109 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Canon G5 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G5 X and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G5 X vs the D-Lux Typ 109.

Canon G5 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and D-Lux Typ 109 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and D-Lux Typ 109.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G5 X with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon G5 X will give you greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer G5 X will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G5 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X Portrait photography features
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Portrait photography features
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
70
manual focus
megapixel count decent (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Street photography camera
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Street photography camera
83
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
74
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G5 X
Sports photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (5.9 fps)
bad battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G5 X
Travel photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
78
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (210 per charge)
72
megapixel count decent (13MP)
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X Landscape photography information
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Landscape photography information
69
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (210 shots)
73
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Vlogging camera
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Vlogging camera
79
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have mic socket
35
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon G5 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Leica D-Lux Typ 109
 Canon PowerShot G5 XLeica D-Lux Typ 109
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Also called as - Typ 109
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-09-11 2014-09-23
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4112 x 3088
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 471 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 300 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $799 $1,095