Canon G5 X vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Leica Q2 Monochrom. The full galleries are available at Canon G5 X Gallery and Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery.

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.

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

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.