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PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs Lumix S5 IIX

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) Starting from £350 new Best for Travel & Vlogging View PowerShot G7X Mark II
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Lumix Lumix S5 IIX Lumix Lumix S5 IIX (2023) Starting from £2399 new Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount View Lumix S5 IIX

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Travel & Vlogging — PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016): The G7X Mark II is one of the most popular compact cameras ever made — and for good reason. A fast f/1.8-2.8 lens, 20MP 1-inch sensor, flip-up selfie screen, and Micro USB charging combine in one of the most vlog-friendly compact cameras available. No 4K and no EVF are the main compromises, but the G7X II remains outstanding value on the used market.

Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount — Lumix S5 IIX (2023): The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.

↓ Full specifications below

PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)

  • Vloggers and content creators who want a compact, selfie-screen camera
  • Travel photographers who want 1-inch quality in a coat pocket
  • Casual photographers stepping up from a smartphone
  • Used-market buyers wanting G7X quality at a lower price

Lumix S5 IIX (2023)

  • Video professionals who need ProRes RAW output and 6K Open Gate in a portable L-mount body
  • L-mount filmmakers who want USB power for extended recording without battery changes
  • Hybrid shooters who need both 24MP stills quality and professional video specs in one camera
  • S5 II users who specifically need ProRes RAW support for their post-production workflow

Quick take: The lumix s5 iix has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 iix is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Price £350 £2,399
Sensor 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS 24.2MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution 20.1MP 24.2MP
Video 1080p/60p 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF with face detection Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition
Stabilisation Optical IS (lens) 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops
Burst Rate 8fps 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)
Battery Life ~265 shots (CIPA) ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 319g (with battery and card) 740g body only
Dimensions 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder None OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78×
Screen 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size
Genre PowerShot G7X Mark IILumix S5 IIX
Travel
9.0
7.0
Casual
8.5
Vlogging & Video
8.0
9.0
Street
7.5
4.0
Portrait
7.5
9.0
Landscape
6.0
9.0
Sports
7.0

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