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Canon G5 X vs Leica X1

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Leica X1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44

Canon G5 X vs Leica X1 Key Specs

Canon G5 X
(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
  • Announced September 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon G5 X MII
Leica X1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • 35mm (F2.8) lens
  • 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Newer Model is Leica X2
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Canon G5 X vs Leica X1 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon G5 X and Leica X1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and X1 (12MP) and the G5 X (1") and X1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G5 X was released 5 years after the X1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the G5 X scores against the X1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Leica X1

 G5 X X1 
IntroducedSeptember 2015December 2009Newer by 70 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Canon G5 X

 X1 G5 X 

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Leica X1

 G5 X X1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Canon G5 X vs Leica X1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X provides outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Leica X1 has measurements of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G5 X against the X1.

Canon G5 X vs Leica X1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 X and X1 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Leica X1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Leica X1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 X and X1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G5 X featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Canon G5 X will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern G5 X is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G5 X vs Leica X1 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Leica X1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Leica X1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Portrait photography camera
Leica X1 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
63
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X Street photography factors
Leica X1 Street photography factors
83
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Sports photography camera
Leica X1 as a Sports photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.9 fps)
low battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X Travel photography information
Leica X1 Travel photography information
78
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery (210 shots)
59
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G5 X
Landscape photography with Leica X1
69
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery (210 CIPA)
44
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X Vlogging info
Leica X1 Vlogging info
79
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
9
can't record video
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Canon G5 X vs Leica X1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Leica X1
 Canon PowerShot G5 XLeica X1
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Leica X1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-09-11 2009-12-18
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 116.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4272 x 2856
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 31 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 30cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 lbs) 306g (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 471 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $799 $1,495