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Canon G5 X vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60

Canon G5 X vs Panasonic LX10 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
  • New Model is Canon G5 X MII
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX7
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Canon G5 X vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon G5 X and Panasonic LX10, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The G5 X was announced 12 months prior to the LX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G5 X grades vs the LX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Panasonic LX10

 G5 X LX10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Canon G5 X

 LX10 G5 X 
RevealedSeptember 2016September 2015More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Canon G5 X and Panasonic LX10

 G5 X LX10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G5 X vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. 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 Panasonic LX10 has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G5 X against the LX10.

Canon G5 X vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and LX10 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Canon G5 X vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X and LX10.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older G5 X is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon G5 X vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
65
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Street photography camera
83
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G5 X
Sports photography with Panasonic LX10
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking autofocus
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G5 X
Travel photography with Panasonic LX10
78
provides focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
75
lighter than competition (310g)
offers touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography information
69
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (210 shots)
70
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X Vlogging information
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging information
79
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
38
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (310g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Canon G5 X vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X and Panasonic LX10
 Canon PowerShot G5 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-LX15
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-09-11 2016-09-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.4-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MP4, H.264, AAC
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 353 gr (0.78 pounds) 310 gr (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 20
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.5
DXO Low light score 471 581
Other
Battery life 210 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $799 $700