Canon G7 X vs Panasonic S5 II

Below, we are reviewing the Canon G7 X versus Panasonic S5 II, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is fairly close but the G7 X (1") and S5 II (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X was announced 9 years prior to the S5 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G7 X grades versus the S5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery & Panasonic S5 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X versus Panasonic S5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G7 X versus the S5 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and S5 II is 88 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and S5 II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 X having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic S5 II will provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older G7 X will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.