Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II review

Dpreview has completed its comprehensive review of the G5X Mark II. Overall they gave it a good grade, with a silver award and at 82% mark.

At a glance the G5X Mark II;

20.2MP 1" Stacked CMOS Sensor
DIGIC 8 Image Processor
5x Optical Zoom f/1.8-2.8 Lens
24-120mm (35mm Equivalent)
2.36m-Dot Pop-Up Electronic Viewfinder
3.0" 1.04m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
UHD 4K30p and Full HD 120p Video
20-fps Shooting, 30-fps Raw Burst Mode
Built-In Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
Manual Control Dials, Star Shooting Mode

Pros;

Good image quality, particularly in Raw
Versatile, good-quality lens
Great dynamic range
Stabilized 4K video
Built-in 3-stop neutral density filter
Mostly solid build quality
Excellent grip and control layout
Very responsive
Pop-up electronic viewfinder
Silent fully electronic shutter with limited rolling shutter
30fps Raw burst mode is a neat feature
In-camera Raw conversion
Good wireless connectivity
Can be charged or powered via USB-C

Cons;

Autofocus tracking unavailable while shooting bursts
Limited capture aids and overall video feature set, softer footage than rivals
JPEG noise reduction at high ISO values lags the competition
Low ISO JPEGs can have fine detail smeared due to noise reduction
No 24p video capture
Poor autofocus while shooting video
Somewhat limited customization
No intervalometer
No microphone socket
Poor battery life
Picky about USB chargers

Their conclusion;

The Canon PowerShot G5X Mark II is a solid, likable compact camera that has a lot to offer for enthusiast photographers searching for a carry-everywhere solution. It's lacking in autofocus and video chops, but this is somewhat mitigated by the excellent handling and controls, snappy performance and pleasing image quality. If you're in the market for a compact zoom camera, the G5X Mark II isn't the best possible option for every use case, but it is absolutely worth your consideration.

Read their full review here