Canon G7 X vs Panasonic S5 II X

Here is a extended review of the Canon G7 X vs Panasonic S5 II X, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is very comparable but the G7 X (1") and S5 II X (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G7 X matches up against the S5 II X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G7 X Gallery and Panasonic S5 II X Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X offers 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) whilst the Panasonic S5 II X 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).

Compare the Canon G7 X vs Panasonic S5 II X in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G7 X and the S5 II X.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and S5 II X is 88 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and S5 II X.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 X having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic S5 II X will show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older G7 X will be behind with regard to sensor technology.