Canon PowerShot G5 X vs Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot G5 X and the Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon PowerShot G5 X was introduced in September 2015 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II was introduced in August 2018. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot G5 X over Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II over Canon PowerShot G5 X.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon PowerShot G5 X and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II have 3.0" screens with 1,040k dot and 1,240k dot resolutions respectively. Canon PowerShot G5 X has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II has a Fixed screen Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Viewfinder

Canon PowerShot G5 X has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,760k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

Canon PowerShot G5 X features a 20.2 megapixel 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800. Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II features a 17 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

Canon PowerShot G5 X has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Canon PowerShot G5 X is equipped with DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5472 x 3080, 4864 x 3648, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3840 x 2880, 2304 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480, 720 x 408, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 4736 x 3552 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4928 x 3288 (3:2), 5152 x 2904 (16:9), 3552 x 3552 (1:1) with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth on Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II

Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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NFC

Cameras have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer and battery charging. Canon PowerShot G5 X has a Micro HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot G5 X comes with NB-13L battery pack with battery life of 210 shots and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II comes with DMW-BLE9 battery pack with battery life of 340 shots.

External Storage Slots

Canon PowerShot G5 X has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot G5 X, and up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. Canon PowerShot G5 X can shoot continuously up to 5.9 fps. Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.

Flash

Canon PowerShot G5 X has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m at Auto ISO and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Shoe Mount..

Canon PowerShot G5 X body has dimensions of 112 x 76 x 44 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.73") and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II body has dimensions of 115 x 66 x 64 mm (4.53 x 2.6 x 2.52"). Canon PowerShot G5 X weighs 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II weighs 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz).

Canon PowerShot G5 X

Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II

112 mm

76 mm

115 mm

66 mm

76 mm

66 mm

44 mm

64 mm