Canon G5 X vs Leica Q-P

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon G5 X and Leica Q-P, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the Q-P (24MP) is fairly well matched but the G5 X (1") and Q-P (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 X was released 4 years prior to the Q-P which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G5 X grades against the Q-P in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Leica Q-P. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X Gallery and Leica Q-P Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G5 X comes with external dimensions 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-P has sizing of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G5 X and Leica Q-P in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G5 X vs the Q-P.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 X and Q-P is 85 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and Q-P.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G5 X due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Leica Q-P will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged G5 X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.