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G5X MK2 vs. G7X MK3 image quality

Started Jan 8, 2020 | Discussions thread
MyM6II Senior Member • Posts: 2,424
Re: G5X MK2 vs. G7X MK3 image quality
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Jimmytech wrote:

According to the lens comparsion done by DPreview here:

https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8249297755/sony-rx100-vi-vs-canon-g5-x-ii-vs-canon-g7-x-iii-which-has-the-best-lens

The G7XIII is sharper than the G5XII.

I agree. Looking at the comparison, I would say that the G7xIII is sharper overall (in average). But especially sharper at the longer end (85mm and 100mm) where the G5XII is rather soft.

I had the G5XII for a short time right after release last summer. It was bigger than I thought and not very pocketable (IMHO). The softness at the long end and the plastic lens ring didn't actually help.

Now I have a G7 X Mark III. Lighter, smaller and more pocketable than the G5XII. Just what I need. Metal lens ring - Yes! The silver finish is just beautiful. And I appreciate the sharper lens espesially at the long end. Yes, I can confirm it (having had both): The G7XIII lens is better than the G5XII overall. At most fl's wide/mid they are very similar and rather hard to tell the difference. But at the long end (85/100mm) the G7XIII takes the lead.

I could also see chromatic aberations on the G5XII at wide angle. On the other hand, the comparison review done by cameralabs, the G5XII came out looking better.

What's the real verdict here? I'm only focusing on image quality.

The real verdict? Depends on what you need. EVF? Longer reach or sharper lens? Better portability/pocketability? Mic input ? But on image quality alone, no doubt, my vote goes to G7XIII.

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