PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs Z5
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
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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.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
Who should buy what
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
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Quick take: The z5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the z5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £999 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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