Canon G5X Vs Panasonic LX100 II - Imaging Resource

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• Overview
• Specifications
• Image Quality

• 1 inch 116.2mm2
• 20.2 megapixels
• 24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

• Go in depth with our full Canon G5X Review.
• How does it shoot? Canon G5X in the real world.
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• What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon G5X conclusion.

• 4/3 224.9mm2
• 17.0 megapixels
• 24.00mm - 75.00mm (35mm eq.)

• Go in depth with our full Panasonic LX100 II Review.
• How does it shoot? Panasonic LX100 II in the real world.
• See real-world photos taken with the LX100 II.
• Compare Panasonic LX100 II image quality against competitors.
• What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic LX100 II conclusion.

• Succeeded by the Canon G5X Mark II
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Differences

Canon G5X advantages over Panasonic LX100 II

• Tilt-swivel screen Tilt-swivel vs none Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
• Fast startup ~2.00 vs 2.8 sec Faster startup lets you catch the moment
• NFC Yes vs No Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
• More telephoto lens reach 100 mm vs 75 mm Capture objects farther away
• Internal flash Internal flash vs None Useful in a pinch for fill flash
• Integrated ND filter Yes vs No Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
• Thinner 44 mm vs 64 mm Thinner
• More pixels 20.2 vs 17.0 megapixels Higher resolution photos
• Has anti-aliasing filter Filter vs No Filter Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
• Bigger RAW buffer Unlimited vs 34 shots Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Panasonic LX100 II advantages over Canon G5X

• Larger sensor 4/3 vs 1 inch More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Bigger pixels ~ 3.36 vs 2.41 microns Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Shoot 4K video 4K (UHD) vs 1080p Make sure you have a fast computer
• In-camera panoramas Yes vs No Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
• Built-in Bluetooth Yes vs No Always-on wireless connectivity
• Longer stills battery life More info

  Longer stills battery life

  Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

  Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

  300 vs 215 shots Capture more photos
• Higher max flash sync 1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
• Newer 6 years vs 9 years old Newer cameras often support more advanced features
• Shoots 24p video Yes vs No Gives your movies a big-screen feel
• Less shutter lag 0.16 vs 0.27 sec Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
• Lacks anti-aliasing filter No Filter vs Filter Enjoy sharper photos
• Longer exposure 60 vs 30 sec Long exposures for night shots
• Faster JPEG shooting 11.3 fps vs 7.6 fps Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
• Bigger JPEG buffer 109 vs 8 shots Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
• Faster RAW shooting 11.2 fps vs 0.8 fps Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
• Faster shutter 1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec Shoot wide open in bright light
• Higher extended ISO 25600 vs 12800 ISO Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

• Focus peaking Both provide Your camera will highlight what's in focus
• Eye-level viewfinder Both provide You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
• In-Camera Image Stabilization Both provide Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Touchscreen Both provide Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
• RAW file ability Both provide Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
• Built-in Wi-Fi Both provide Share your photos wirelessly
• Manual focus Both provide AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
• HDMI out Both provide Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
• Hot shoe Both provide Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
• Bulb shutter Both provide Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

• Built-in GPS Neither provide Geotag your photos
• On-sensor phase detect Neither provide Usually improves live view and video AF performance
• External Mic Jack Neither provide Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
• Headphone jack Neither provide Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
• Slow-motion videos Neither provide Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

• Photographer-friendly controls; Good OLED viewfinder; Good image quality with sharp detail especially with RAW; Vari-angle touchscreen display.

• Only 31 autofocus points; Subpar continuous shooting performance; Soft corners at wide-angle; Flare issues and fringing shooting wide-open; No 4K video; Poor battery life.

• Read our Canon G5X Review

• Compact coat-pocket friendly body with plenty of dedicated controls; Great electronic viewfinder; Impressive image quality for its class; Generous performance; Decent battery life.

• Too big for a pants pocket; No articulation for LCD; Relatively short zoom range compared to some rivals; Can't use full sensor area at any aspect ratio; Not the best choice for video.

• Read our Panasonic LX100 II Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon G16

Canon G5X Canon G16

• $700
• 1 inch

• Tilt-swivel screen
• Larger sensor

• $499
• 1/1.7 inch

• Less expensive
• More telephoto lens reach

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Panasonic LX100 II Canon G16

• $898
• 4/3

• Larger sensor
• Bigger pixels

• $499
• 1/1.7 inch

• Less expensive
• Fast startup

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Compared to Panasonic LX100

Canon G5X Panasonic LX100

• $700
• 1 inch

• Tilt-swivel screen
• Touchscreen

• $598
• 4/3

• Larger sensor
• Less expensive

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Panasonic LX100 II Panasonic LX100

• $898
• 4/3

• Touchscreen
• Built-in Bluetooth

• $598
• 4/3

• Less expensive
• Fast startup

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Compared to Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Canon G5X Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

• $700
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Tilt-swivel screen

• $875
• 4/3

• Larger sensor
• Bigger pixels

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Panasonic LX100 II Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

• $898
• 4/3

• Touchscreen
• Built-in Bluetooth

• $875
• 4/3

• Bigger pixels
• Has anti-aliasing filter

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Compared to Canon G7X Mark II

Canon G5X Canon G7X Mark II

• $700
• 1 inch

• Tilt-swivel screen
• Eye-level viewfinder

• $953
• 1 inch

• Longer stills battery life
• Shoots 24p video

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Panasonic LX100 II Canon G7X Mark II

• $898
• 4/3

• Larger sensor
• Eye-level viewfinder

• $953
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Canon G5X Mark II

Canon G5X Canon G5X Mark II

• $700
• 1 inch

• Less expensive
• Tilt-swivel screen

• $899
• 1 inch

• Shoot 4K video
• In-camera panoramas

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Panasonic LX100 II Canon G5X Mark II

• $898
• 4/3

• Larger sensor
• Bigger pixels

• $899
• 1 inch

• Tiltable Screen
• Fast startup

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