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

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

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

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

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

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

  • Introduced in October 2017
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-72mm (3x), f2.8-5.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 115 x 77.9 x 51.4mm³ (4.5″ x 3.1″ x 2.0″)
  • 399g (12.9 oz.)

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

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. III vs D-Lux 7: The sensors

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

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

Advantage: Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III vs D-Lux 7: The viewfinders

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III has an electronic viewfinder and it’s resolution is 2.36 megapixel with magnification of 0.60x.

The D-Lux 7 has an electronic viewfinder with resolution 2.76 megapixel, it’s magnification is 0.70x.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III (0.60x)

D-Lux 7 (0.70x)

Note: Differences in the image area are the result of different image ratios, 3:2 or 4:3. That can make it difficult to compare the viewfinder magnification of both cameras.

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

Why is Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III a better choice

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

D-Lux 7

Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor cleaning (3)

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.20 17.00
Built-in flash (2)

Articulated monitor (2)

Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G1 X Mk. III are the larger sensor, built-in automatic sensor cleaning and the higher resolution. Additional pros for the Canon are the built-in flash, the articulated display.

The PowerShot G1 X Mk. III scores 17 points.

Otherwise why to choose Leica D-Lux 7

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

D-Lux 7

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

9 11
Better viewfinder (4, Megapixel)

2.36 2.76
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 1.20
Better Video (2)

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

200 403

Conclusion: Advantages of the D-Lux 7 are that the camera is faster, the better viewfinder and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 15 points for the D-Lux 7.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

D-Lux 7

Sensitivity

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 25600 ISO
Image stabilizer

Touch screen

Similar weight

399g 393g
Similar size

460cm³ 498cm³
WiFi

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III VS Leica D-Lux 7 Dimensions

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

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III und D-Lux 7, front view

Top view of cameras

PowerShot G1 X Mk. III und D-Lux 7, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mk. III

Leica D-Lux 7

17
15

We advise to choose the newest model: Leica D-Lux 7.