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Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II vs OM System-OM-1 Mark II: which is better?

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and OM System-OM-1 Mark II compared side by side across 123 specs and 11 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 11 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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CANON

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II

$899

BEST VALUE

← TOP PICK

OM SYSTEM

OM System-OM-1 Mark II

$2,399

BEST OVERALL

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The OM System-OM-1 Mark II takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.0/10 — 0.3 ahead of the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II. Dead heat on design. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 11 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

AUTO

BATT

BUIL

DESI

FEAT

IMAG

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

VALU

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II×0

OM System-OM-1 Mark II×9

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IIBEST VALUE

OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless CameraBEST OVERALL

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPAutofocus — OM System-OM-1 Mark II leads by 2.0

TIGHTESTDESIGN — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

MARK IIMARK II

AutofocusiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +2.0

MARK II7.5

MARK II9.5

BATTERYiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +1.5

MARK II6.0

MARK II7.5

BuildiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +1.0

MARK II8.5

MARK II9.5

DESIGNiTIED AT 9.0

MARK II9.0

FEATURESiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +1.0

MARK II8.0

MARK II9.0

Image QualityiTIED AT 8.5

MARK II8.5

OPTICSiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +0.5

MARK II8.5

MARK II9.0

PERFORMANCEiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +0.5

MARK II8.5

MARK II9.0

VIDEOGRAPHYiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +1.0

MARK II8.0

MARK II9.0

VideoiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +1.0

MARK II8.0

MARK II9.0

ValueiOM System-OM-1 Mark II · +0.5

MARK II7.5

MARK II8.0

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II0.97BEST DEAL

02OM System-OM-1 Mark II0.38

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II$8995W8.7

OM System-OM-1 Mark II$2,39928W9.0

AF Pointsi

1,053← BEST +3297%

Subject Detectioni

Face Detection, Tracking AF

Human, Animal (Dog, Cat, Bird), Car, Motorcycle, Airplane, Helicopter, Train, Truck

Burst RateFPSi

30 fps

50 fps← BEST +67%

Battery HealthWHi

4.5 Wh

16.4 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHi

1250 mAh

2280 mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

230

Approx. 520 shots (CIPA)

Battery VoltageVi

3.6 V

7.2 V← BEST +100%

Battery Modeli

NB-13L

BLX-1

Card Slotsi

Single SD/SDHC/SDXC

Dual UHS-II SD

Weather Sealingi

Yes← BEST

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

230 shots

520 shots← BEST +126%

WeightGi

340 g← 43% lighter

599 g

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

IP53 rated

Screen Resolutioni

1,040,000 dots

1.62M dots

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System Camerai

Mirrorless

EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

2.36 m dots

5.76 m dots← BEST +144%

Screen SizeINCHiSAME

3 inch

Hot Shoei

true

Yes

Flashi

Yes← BEST

Flip Out ScreeniSAME

Yes

VolumeCM³i

311.47 cm³

890 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°Ci

0 °C← BEST +100%

-10 °C

Tilting Viewfinderi

N/A

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZiSAME

120 Hz

WidthMMi

110.9 mm

134.8 mm← BEST +22%

HeightMMi

60.9 mm

91.6 mm← BEST +50%

Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME

40 °C

Waterproof Depthi

0 m

Splashproof (IP53)

Thicknessi

46.0 mm

72.7 mm

Dxomark Sensor ScoreiSAME

Dxomark Sports ScoreiSAME

Dxomark Landscape ScoreiSAME

Dxomark Portrait ScoreiSAME

Bluetooth Versioni

4.2

5.0

Typei

Premium Compact

Premium

ViewfinderiSAME

Electronic

Viewfinder CoverageiSAME

100

WeightGi

339 g

599 g← BEST +77%

Processori

DIGIC 8

TruePic X

Release Datei

2019-07-09

2024-01-30

Wi-Fi SupportediSAME

Yes

Bluetooth SupportediSAME

Yes

Dual Card Slotsi

Yes← BEST

Pixel Shift Shoti

Yes (Handheld and Tripod High Res Shot)

Shoots RawiSAME

Yes

Supports Lossless Compressed Rawi

Yes

Wi-Fi Versioni

802.11b/g/n

802.11ac

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS SupportiSAME

Support Live Streamingi

Yes← BEST

Advanced Hot Shoei

Yes (Multi-Interface Shoe)

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI VersioniSAME

Micro-HDMI (Type D)

Internal Storage SizeiSAME

0 GB

NFC SupportediSAME

USB Type-CiSAME

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

Sensori

1-inch CMOS

20.4MP Stacked BSI Live MOS

ResolutionMPi

20.1 MP

20.4 MP← BEST +1%

ISO Rangei

125-12800

ISO 200-25600 (expandable to 80-102400)

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

12.4 stops← BEST +3%

12 stops

Stabilizationi

Optical Image Stabilization

5-axis Sensor-Shift

Sensor Sizei

1" (13.2 x 8.8 mm)

Micro Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)

Lens Mounti

Yes← BEST

Megapixelsi

20.1 MP

20.4 MP

Maximum ISOi

12,800

25,600← BEST +100%

Sensor Shift Stabilizationi

Yes← BEST

Continuous Shootingi

8 fps (AF-C), 30 fps (RAW burst)

10 fps

Phase Detection Autofocus For Photosi

Yes← BEST

Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/25000 sec

1/8000 sec (mechanical)

Focus Pointsi

1053

Maximum Expanded ISOi

25600

102400

AF TrackingiSAME

Yes

Manual FocusiSAME

Yes

Touch AutofocusiSAME

Yes

Manual Shutter SpeediSAME

Yes

BSI SensoriSAME

Yes

Manual ExposureiSAME

Yes

Serial Shot ModeiSAME

Yes

CMOS SensoriSAME

Yes

Built In HDR ModeiSAME

Yes

Two Stage ShutteriSAME

Yes

Manual ISOiSAME

Yes

Flash Sync Speedi

1/2000 sec

1/250 sec

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30 sec

30 sec to 1/8000 sec (mechanical)

Image Stabilization Ratingi

8.8← BEST +17%

7.5

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/25000 sec

1/32000 sec

Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes (Sync IS with compatible lenses)

Can Create Panoramas In Camerai

—

Yes

Stacked Cmos Sensori

Yes

—

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

USB 3.1 Gen 1

USB 3.0 (Type-C)

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

2.4 µm

3.3 µm

Build Qualityi

8.5

9.5← BEST +12%

Controlsi

8.5

9← BEST +6%

Autofocus Pointsi

7.5

9.5← BEST +27%

Image QualityiSAME

8.5

Video Qualityi

9← BEST +13%

Battery Lifei

7.5← BEST +25%

Low Light Performancei

7.5

8← BEST +7%

The Verdicti

The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is an outstanding premium compact camera, perfect for advanced users seeking a highly capable, portable device that doesn't compromise on image quality or features.

The OM System OM-1 Mark II is a highly refined professional mirrorless camera, excelling in speed, stabilization, and computational photography, making it ideal for demanding outdoor and action photog

CommentsiSAME

—

Overall Ratingi

6.9

9← BEST +30%

Color Combinationi

8.2

9.4← BEST +15%

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

4K 30p, Full HD 120p

C4K/4K 60p, Full HD 240p

Phase Detection Autofocus For Videosi

Yes← BEST

Microphone Inputi

Yes← BEST

Audio Jacki

Yes← BEST

Timelapse FunctioniSAME

Yes

Movie Bit Ratei

120 Mbps (4K UHD 30p)

Up to 202 Mbps (4K)

24p Cinema Modei

Yes← BEST

Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME

Yes

Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME

Yes

Stereo MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

Max Videoi

4K 30p

C4K 60p

Internal Colori

8-bit

10-bit 4:2:0 internal

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS

THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

OM System-OM-1 Mark IIOM SYSTEM9.0

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II (8.7)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IICANON8.7

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · OM System-OM-1 Mark II (0.4)

PRIORITY · AUTOFOCUS

Best for autofocus

OM System-OM-1 Mark IIOM SYSTEM9.5

AUTOFOCUS WEIGHTEDCONF 91%

Best visible score in the autofocus category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II (7.5)

PRIORITY · BATTERY

Best for battery

OM System-OM-1 Mark IIOM SYSTEM7.5

BATTERY WEIGHTEDCONF 72%

Best visible score in the battery category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II (6.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#2CANON0.0

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II

“The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is a premium compact camera offering excellent image quality and versatility for enthusiasts on the go.”

DESIGN 9.0

Build 8.5

Wins Image Quality

Wins Removable Battery

TRADE-OFFModest battery life (CIPA 230 shots)

BEST VALUEFull review →

#1OM SYSTEM0.0

OM System-OM-1 Mark II

“The OM System OM-1 Mark II is a high-performance mirrorless camera designed for advanced photographers and videographers seeking speed, dura”

Autofocus 9.5

Build 9.5

Wins Overall Rating

Wins AF Points

TRADE-OFFMicro Four Thirds sensor size limitations

BEST OVERALLBest price →

Still deciding? The OM System-OM-1 Mark II is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.0/10 · WINS 9 OF 11 CATEGORIES

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Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II vs OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera: which is better?

The OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera is our overall pick, scoring 9.0/10 against 8.7/10 for the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II — a 3% edge. Current starting prices span $899–$2,399. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera leads overall with a 9.0 total score.
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II wins 47 comparable specs with a 39% weighted win rate.
OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Overall Rating.
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II8.7/10

The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is a premium compact camera offering excellent image quality and versatility for enthusiasts on the go.

Pros

+ Excellent image quality (1-inch sensor)
+ Compact and portable design
+ Fast 30fps RAW burst shooting
+ Pop-up EVF and tilting touchscreen

Cons

− Modest battery life (CIPA 230 shots)
− No external microphone input
− No weather sealing

Best for: Travel photography · Street photography · Vlogging and content creation

“Verdict: The Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II is an outstanding premium compact camera, perfect for advanced users seeking a highly capable, portable device that doesn't compromise on image quality or features.”

OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless CameraWINNER 9.0/10

The OM System OM-1 Mark II is a high-performance mirrorless camera designed for advanced photographers and videographers seeking speed, durability, and exceptional image stabilization.

Pros

+ World-class image stabilization
+ Blazing fast burst shooting
+ Advanced AI autofocus
+ Exceptional weather sealing

Cons

− Micro Four Thirds sensor size limitations
− Premium price point
− Minor upgrades from predecessor

Best for: Wildlife and sports photographers · Outdoor and adventure photography · Computational photography users

“Verdict: The OM System OM-1 Mark II refines an already excellent camera, offering significant computational photography enhancements, a deeper buffer, and improved AI autofocus, making it a compelling choice for demanding outdoor and…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II or OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera scores highest overall (9.0/10, 0.3 points ahead of the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II and OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera?

The biggest measurable differences are Overall Rating, Sensor, AF Points — with the OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera leading on Overall Rating. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera better value than the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II?

The OM System OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Camera starts around $2,399 and the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II around $899. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

Can I compare other cameras on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 cameras from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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