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Canon G5 X vs Leica X2

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Leica X2 front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49

Canon G5 X vs Leica X2 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
  • Successor is Canon G5 X MII
Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Succeeded the Leica X1
  • Later Model is Leica X Vario
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Canon G5 X vs Leica X2 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon G5 X vs Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and X2 (16MP) and the G5 X (1") and X2 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The G5 X was announced 3 years later than the X2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G5 X matches up against the X2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Leica X2

 G5 X X2 
LaunchedSeptember 2015May 2012Fresher by 41 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Canon G5 X

 X2 G5 X 

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Leica X2

 G5 X X2 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Canon G5 X vs Leica X2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X offers outer dimensions 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 X2 has proportions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G5 X vs the X2.

Canon G5 X vs Leica X2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X and X2 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Leica X2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Leica X2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and X2.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G5 X with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon G5 X will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent G5 X should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G5 X vs Leica X2 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Leica X2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Leica X2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X Portrait photography advice
Leica X2 Portrait photography advice
71
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Street photography camera
Leica X2 as a Street photography camera
83
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X Sports photography features
Leica X2 Sports photography features
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
bad battery life (210 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
49
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (450 shots)
fixed focal length (36mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X Travel photography features
Leica X2 Travel photography features
78
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (210 shots)
64
good battery (450 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X Landscape photography features
Leica X2 Landscape photography features
69
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (210 per charge)
53
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G5 X
Vlogging with Leica X2
79
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Canon G5 X vs Leica X2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Leica X2
 Canon PowerShot G5 XLeica X2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Leica X2
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-09-11 2012-05-10
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12500
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 31 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 36mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 30cm
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 lbs) 345g (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 450 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $799 $994