Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX5

Below, we will be matching up the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic LX5, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and LX5 (1/1.63") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was revealed 5 years later than the LX5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G9 X II grades versus the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic LX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X II compared to the LX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and LX5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and LX5.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X II will result in extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer G9 X II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.