Canon G7 X MII vs Leica D-LUX 5

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon G7 X MII and Leica D-LUX 5, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X MII was announced 5 years later than the D-LUX 5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Leica D-LUX 5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G7 X MII grades against the D-LUX 5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II & Leica D-LUX 5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MII Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X MII comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Leica D-LUX 5 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Canon G7 X MII and Leica D-LUX 5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G7 X MII versus the D-LUX 5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and D-LUX 5 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MII and D-LUX 5.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G7 X MII having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G7 X MII will deliver greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern G7 X MII should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.