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Canon G5 X vs Leica X Vario

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Leica X Vario front
Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55

Canon G5 X vs Leica X Vario 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
  • Introduced September 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon G5 X MII
Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Leica X2
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Canon G5 X vs Leica X Vario Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon G5 X vs Leica X Vario, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and X Vario (16MP) and the G5 X (1") and X Vario (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G5 X was released 2 years later than the X Vario and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G5 X grades versus the X Vario in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Leica X Vario

 G5 X X Vario 
IntroducedSeptember 2015June 2013More recent by 28 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Canon G5 X

 X Vario G5 X 

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Leica X Vario

 G5 X X Vario 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Canon G5 X vs Leica X Vario Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G5 X enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Leica X Vario has sizing of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G5 X versus the X Vario.

Canon G5 X vs Leica X Vario size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X and X Vario is 85 and 62 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Leica X Vario top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Leica X Vario Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X and X Vario.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G5 X because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon G5 X will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G5 X will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon G5 X vs Leica X Vario sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Leica X Vario Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X Portrait photography factors
Leica X Vario Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X Street photography highlights
Leica X Vario Street photography highlights
83
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (680g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X Sports photography information
Leica X Vario Sports photography information
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (450 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X Travel photography advice
Leica X Vario Travel photography advice
78
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
56
good battery pack (450 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (680 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X Landscape photography information
Leica X Vario Landscape photography information
69
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
61
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (450 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G5 X
Vlogging with Leica X Vario
79
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic jack
heavier than competition (680g)
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Canon G5 X vs Leica X Vario Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Leica X Vario
 Canon PowerShot G5 XLeica X Vario
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Leica X Vario
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-09-11 2013-06-11
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3272
Highest native ISO 12800 12500
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 31 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-70mm (2.5x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 grams (0.78 pounds) 680 grams (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 78
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.7
DXO Low light rating 471 1320
Other
Battery life 210 photos 450 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $799 $2,950