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Canon G7 X vs Leica V-Lux 5

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Leica V-Lux 5 front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65

Canon G7 X vs Leica V-Lux 5 Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon G7 X MII
Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12500 (Boost to 25000)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
  • 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
  • Introduced January 2020
  • Older Model is Leica V-Lux 4
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Canon G7 X vs Leica V-Lux 5 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon G7 X vs Leica V-Lux 5, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the V-Lux 5 (20MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1").

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The G7 X was released 6 years earlier than the V-Lux 5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G7 X grades versus the V-Lux 5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Leica V-Lux 5

 G7 X V-Lux 5 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Canon G7 X

 V-Lux 5 G7 X 
IntroducedJanuary 2020September 2014Fresher by 65 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k1040kSharper screen (+200k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Leica V-Lux 5

 G7 X V-Lux 5 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G7 X vs Leica V-Lux 5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 5 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G7 X against the V-Lux 5.

Canon G7 X vs Leica V-Lux 5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and V-Lux 5 is 88 and 55 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Leica V-Lux 5 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Leica V-Lux 5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and V-Lux 5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older G7 X is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X vs Leica V-Lux 5 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 5 Portrait photography highlights
64
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X Street photography factors
Leica V-Lux 5 Street photography factors
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average (304g)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 5
56
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
bad battery life (210 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 5 Travel photography features
80
lighter than average (304g)
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (210 per charge)
64
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 5 Landscape photography details
69
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (210 per charge)
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 5
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (304g)
does not have mic support
68
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Canon G7 X vs Leica V-Lux 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Leica V-Lux 5
 Canon PowerShot G7 XLeica V-Lux 5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Leica V-Lux 5
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-09-15 2020-01-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12500
Highest enhanced ISO - 25000
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 40s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off
External flash
AEB
White balance 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, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304 gr (0.67 lbs) 812 gr (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 556 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 360 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $490 $1,550