Canon
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
1-inch premium compact with pop-up EVF, 24–120mm f/1.8–2.8 zoom, and 4K for travel.
$899
Launch priceReleased Jul 2019
Canon
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Pocket 1-inch compact with a 24–100mm f/1.8–2.8 zoom, 4K video, Dual Pixel AF, and live streaming — a classic vlog/travel camera.
$749
Launch priceReleased Jul 2019
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Wins
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- APowerShot G5 X Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- APowerShot G5 X Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 0 frames)
- APowerShot G5 X Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BPowerShot G7 X Mark III has higher Burst (mechanical) (20 fps vs 6 fps)
- APowerShot G5 X Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 20 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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PowerShot G5 X Mark II
111 × 61 × 46 mm
340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
105 × 61 × 41 mm
304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz)
PowerShot G5 X Mark II is 6mm wider and 5mm thicker than PowerShot G7 X Mark III.
PowerShot G5 X Mark II is 36 g heavier than PowerShot G7 X Mark III.
Depth (front-to-back): 46mm PowerShot G5 X Mark II · 41mm PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
111 × 61 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
105 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
111 × 46 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
105 × 41 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 0 frames — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.9, 46
Animal / bird AF
Only PowerShot G5 X Mark II supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only PowerShot G5 X Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Burst (mechanical)
20 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105, 41.4
Codecs
Adds MP4
ISO min (native)
100 vs 125 — lower is better
Weight
304 g vs 340 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 20.1 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 120 Mbps
- ✓Battery capacity — Both 1250 mAh
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Pros
- ✓Pop-up EVF
- ✓24–120mm f/1.8–2.8
- ✓4K video
- ✓Compact premium
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Fixed lens
- –Superseded by G7 X IV
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Pros
- ✓1-inch stacked 20.1MP sensor
- ✓24–100mm equivalent zoom (4.2×)
- ✓4K 30p and Full HD 120p
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF
- ✓Live streaming support
Cons
- –Tilt-only screen (not fully articulating)
- –4K limited to 30fps
- –AF weaker than Sony ZV-1 for video
- –No built-in ND filter
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, PowerShot G5 X Mark II or PowerShot G7 X Mark III?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II scores 8.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for PowerShot G7 X Mark III — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and PowerShot G7 X Mark III?
Both cameras share the same 20.1 MP resolution.
Do the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and PowerShot G7 X Mark III have in-body image stabilization?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while PowerShot G7 X Mark III does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the PowerShot G5 X Mark II or the PowerShot G7 X Mark III?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. PowerShot G7 X Mark III reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and PowerShot G7 X Mark III?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II weighs 340 g and PowerShot G7 X Mark III weighs 304 g, so the PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 36 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and PowerShot G7 X Mark III record 4K video?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II: 4K up to 30p. PowerShot G7 X Mark III: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and PowerShot G7 X Mark III weather sealed?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II: No. PowerShot G7 X Mark III: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 320 shots (CIPA) for the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and 320 shots for the PowerShot G7 X Mark III, giving the PowerShot G7 X Mark III the edge.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot G5 X Mark II launched at $899 and PowerShot G7 X Mark III at $749. The PowerShot G7 X Mark III is $150 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.