Leica D-Lux 7 vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. II Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

D-Lux 7 vs PowerShot G1 X Mk. II - Side by side

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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. II: Specifications at a glance

D-Lux 7

  • Introduced in November 2018
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 17 megapixel
  • 11 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-75mm (3x), f1.7-2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 118 x 66 x 64mm³ (4.6″ x 2.6″ x 2.5″)
  • 393g (12.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for D-Lux 7

PowerShot G1 X Mk. II

  • Introduced in March 2014
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 13 megapixel
  • 5 frames/second
  • 100 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-120mm (5x), f2.0-3.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 116.3 x 74 x 66.2mm³ (4.6″ x 2.9″ x 2.6″)
  • 558g (18.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G1 X Mk. II

D-Lux 7 vs PowerShot G1 X Mk. II: The sensors

The D-Lux 7 features a Four Thirds sized sensor, while the PowerShot G1 X Mk. II uses a APS-C sensor.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Advantage: Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. II

Leica D-Lux 7 VS Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. II Other Specs Comparison

Why is Leica D-Lux 7 a better choice

D-Lux 7

PowerShot G1 X Mk. II
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

17.00 12.80
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

11 5
Auto Focus points (4)

49 31
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 12800 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.20 1.04
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Longer battery life (3, photos)

403 300
Weighs less (2)

393g
(12.7 oz.)		 558g
(18.0 oz.)
More portable (2)

498cm³
(31 cu.in.)		 570cm³
(36 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the D-Lux 7 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Leica are the larger sensitivity, that the display has a higher resolution and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the D-Lux 7 is made easy by that the battery has more stamina, the lower weight than the PowerShot G1 X Mk. II and the more compact size.

The D-Lux 7 scores 28 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. II

D-Lux 7

PowerShot G1 X Mk. II
Larger sensor (5)

Four Thirds APS-C
Built-in flash (2)
Articulated monitor (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. II are the larger sensor, the built-in flash and the articulated display.

Yields 9 points for the PowerShot G1 X Mk. II.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

D-Lux 7

PowerShot G1 X Mk. II
Image stabilizer
Touch screen
WiFi
Leica D-Lux 7 VS Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. II Dimensions

Look at front view of the D-Lux 7 and PowerShot G1 X Mk. II

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Leica D-Lux 7

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. II

28
9

We recommend Leica D-Lux 7 as better choice.