Canon G5 X vs Leica Q3
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Canon G5 X vs Leica Q3 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2015
- New Model is Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
- 60MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- ISO 50 - 100000
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 8192 x 4320 video
- 28mm (F1.7) lens
- 743g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
- Introduced May 2023
- Superseded the Leica Q2

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q3 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon G5 X vs Leica Q3, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and Q3 (60MP) and the G5 X (1") and Q3 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

The G5 X was launched 8 years prior to the Q3 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G5 X matches up versus the Q3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Leica Q3. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G5 X Gallery and Leica Q3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Leica Q3
G5 X | Q3 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Canon G5 X
Q3 | G5 X | |||
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Introduced | May 2023 | ![]() | September 2015 | Newer by 93 months |
Screen resolution | 1843k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+803k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G5 X and Leica Q3
G5 X | Q3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same screen sizing |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon G5 X vs Leica Q3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G5 X enjoys exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Leica Q3 has dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs).
Check out the Canon G5 X vs Leica Q3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G5 X versus the Q3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G5 X and Q3 is 85 and 60 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X and Q3.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G5 X due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Leica Q3 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 40MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G5 X is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G5 X vs Leica Q3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G5 X vs Leica Q3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G5 X | Leica Q3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G5 X | Leica Q3 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-09-11 | 2023-05-25 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 60MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 9520 x 6336 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 100000 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 31 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,843 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 5,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.79x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 120s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/40000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.9 frames per second | 15.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/500s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 8192x4320 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 353 gr (0.78 pounds) | 743 gr (1.64 pounds) |
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 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 |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-13L | BP-SCL6 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $799 | $5,999 |