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Canon G5 X vs Leica Q

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Leica Q front
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
64
Overall
68

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q 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
  • Newer Model is Canon G5 X MII
Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Alternate Name is Typ 116
  • Renewed by Leica Q2
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Canon G5 X vs Leica Q Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon G5 X versus Leica Q, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the Q (24MP) is fairly similar but the G5 X (1") and Q (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The G5 X was introduced 4 months later than the Q which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G5 X scores versus the Q in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Leica Q

 G5 X Q 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Canon G5 X

 Q G5 X 

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Leica Q

 G5 X Q 
IntroducedSeptember 2015June 2015Similar age
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X enjoys outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Leica Q has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G5 X versus Leica Q in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G5 X compared to the Q.

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and Q is 85 and 63 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X and Q.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G5 X with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Leica Q will offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Portrait photography camera
Leica Q as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
83
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Street photography camera
Leica Q as a Street photography camera
83
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
67
image stabilization (Yes)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
above average ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
heavier than competition in class (640 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X Sports photography advice
Leica Q Sports photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
bad battery (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
69
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Yes)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X Travel photography factors
Leica Q Travel photography factors
78
offers touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (210 CIPA)
63
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competition in class (640g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G5 X
Landscape photography with Leica Q
69
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (210 shots)
75
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Yes)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X Vlogging information
Leica Q Vlogging information
79
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no external microphone socket
32
fast max aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Yes)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (640 grams)
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Canon G5 X vs Leica Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Leica Q
 Canon PowerShot G5 XLeica Q
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Leica Q
Otherwise known as - Typ 116
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-09-11 2015-06-10
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Maestro II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 lbs) 640g (1.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 85
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 24.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.7
DXO Low light score 471 2221
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $799 $4,300