Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelPowerShot G5 X Mark IILumix DC-LX100 II
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot G5 X Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      MSRP$899$999
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1-inchMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel21.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,800200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range125 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      ProcessorDIGIC 8Venus Engine
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484736 x 3552
      Other Resolutions4928 x 3288 (3:2), 5152 x 2904 (16:9), 3552 x 3552 (1:1)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, TungstenPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points49
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Crop Factor2x
      Focal Length8.8 - 44 mm10.9 - 35 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 120 mm24 - 75 mm
      Optical Zoom5x3.1x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.8f/1.7 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,240k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.39x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.7x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot2,760k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec1800 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/25600 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting30.0 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 20 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 8 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8.8 MP      		Up to 11 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off      		Auto
      Auto/Red-Eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
      Flash Range7.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Video Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps [120 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps [30 to 120 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 59.94 fps [26 Mb/s]      		AVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Audio I/ONoNo
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Dimensions111 x 61 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.4 x 1.81")115 x 66 x 64 mm (4.53 x 2.6 x 2.52")
      Weight (inc. batteries)340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.25 x 5.95 x 3"6.45 x 6.1 x 4.65"
      Package Weight1.285 lb1.71 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Battery PackNB-13LDMW-BLE9
      Battery Life230 shots340 shots
      USB Charging
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
      Other Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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