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Canon G5 X vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Key Specs

Canon G5 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Renewed by Canon G5 X MII
Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 100000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 734g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released October 2020
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Canon G5 X vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon G5 X vs Leica Q2 Monochrom, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and the G5 X (1") and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G5 X was revealed 6 years earlier than the Q2 Monochrom which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the G5 X scores against the Q2 Monochrom when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 G5 X Q2 Monochrom 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Canon G5 X

 Q2 Monochrom G5 X 
ReleasedOctober 2020September 2015Newer by 61 months

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Leica Q2 Monochrom

 G5 X Q2 Monochrom 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon G5 X provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Leica Q2 Monochrom has specifications of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G5 X compared to the Q2 Monochrom.

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q2 Monochrom size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X and Q2 Monochrom is 85 and 60 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q2 Monochrom top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and Q2 Monochrom.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G5 X with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will provide more detail because of its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged G5 X will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q2 Monochrom sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G5 X
Portrait photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
88
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Street photography camera
Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Street photography camera
83
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
69
image stabilization (Optical)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (100,000)
screen does not articulate
heavier than others (734g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X Sports photography highlights
Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.9 frames per second)
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
80
quiet mode (1/40,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Travel photography camera
Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Travel photography camera
78
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
66
good battery power (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is great (47MP)
good max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (734 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G5 X
Landscape photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
69
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
77
manual focus
good max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (100,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G5 X
Vlogging with Leica Q2 Monochrom
79
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
32
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (734g)
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Canon G5 X vs Leica Q2 Monochrom Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Leica Q2 Monochrom
 Canon PowerShot G5 XLeica Q2 Monochrom
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Leica Q2 Monochrom
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-09-11 2020-10-11
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
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 20MP 47MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 8368 x 5584
Max native ISO 12800 100000
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/40000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 gr (0.78 pounds) 734 gr (1.62 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $799 $5,995