Specifications#
- Brand
- Canon
- Model
- PowerShot G5 X (4:3)
- Camera type
- Compact
- Sensor size
- 11.8 × 8.8 mm (1" (one-inch) sensor)
- Crop factor
- 2.94×
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Sensor size compared#
Focal length equivalents & field of view#
Multiply any focal length by 2.94 to get the full-frame field of view. For fixed-lens cameras use the real focal length printed on the lens (e.g. “6.1–18.3 mm”), not the 35 mm equivalent.
| Lens on this camera | Full-frame equivalent | Horizontal | Vertical | Diagonal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mm | 24 mm | 72.7° | 57.8° | 85.2° |
| 10 mm | 29 mm | 61.0° | 47.6° | 72.7° |
| 12 mm | 35 mm | 52.2° | 40.4° | 63.0° |
| 14 mm | 41 mm | 45.6° | 35.0° | 55.4° |
| 16 mm | 47 mm | 40.4° | 30.9° | 49.4° |
| 18 mm | 53 mm | 36.2° | 27.6° | 44.5° |
| 20 mm | 59 mm | 32.8° | 24.9° | 40.4° |
| 24 mm | 71 mm | 27.6° | 20.8° | 34.1° |
| 28 mm | 82 mm | 23.7° | 17.9° | 29.4° |
| 35 mm | 103 mm | 19.1° | 14.4° | 23.7° |
| 40 mm | 118 mm | 16.7° | 12.6° | 20.8° |
| 50 mm | 147 mm | 13.4° | 10.1° | 16.7° |
| 56 mm | 165 mm | 12.0° | 9.0° | 15.0° |
| 70 mm | 206 mm | 9.6° | 7.2° | 12.0° |
| 85 mm | 250 mm | 7.9° | 5.9° | 9.9° |
| 100 mm | 294 mm | 6.7° | 5.1° | 8.4° |
| 135 mm | 397 mm | 5.0° | 3.7° | 6.2° |
| 200 mm | 588 mm | 3.4° | 2.5° | 4.2° |
| 300 mm | 882 mm | 2.2° | 1.7° | 2.8° |
| 400 mm | 1176 mm | 1.7° | 1.3° | 2.1° |
Depth of field table#
Total depth of field at each subject distance, using a circle of confusion of 10.2 µm (the 0.030 mm full-frame standard scaled by the crop factor).
| Focal | Aperture | 50.0 cm | 1.00 m | 2.00 m | 3.00 m | 5.00 m | 10.0 m | Hyperfocal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mm | f/1.8 | 14.4 cm | 61.9 cm | 3.40 m | 19.6 m | ∞ | ∞ | 3.49 m |
| 8 mm | f/2.8 | 23.1 cm | 1.10 m | 17.0 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 2.25 m |
| 8 mm | f/4 | 34.8 cm | 2.11 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.58 m |
| 8 mm | f/8 | 1.03 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 79.2 cm |
| 15 mm | f/1.8 | 4.0 cm | 16.2 cm | 66.6 cm | 1.55 m | 4.88 m | 48.5 m | 12.3 m |
| 15 mm | f/2.8 | 6.2 cm | 25.4 cm | 1.08 m | 2.66 m | 10.6 m | ∞ | 7.89 m |
| 15 mm | f/4 | 8.9 cm | 36.9 cm | 1.65 m | 4.60 m | 49.5 m | ∞ | 5.53 m |
| 15 mm | f/8 | 18.2 cm | 81.9 cm | 5.98 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 2.77 m |
| 26 mm | f/1.8 | 1.3 cm | 5.3 cm | 21.5 cm | 48.8 cm | 1.38 m | 5.85 m | 36.8 m |
| 26 mm | f/2.8 | 2.0 cm | 8.2 cm | 33.6 cm | 76.6 cm | 2.20 m | 10.3 m | 23.7 m |
| 26 mm | f/4 | 2.9 cm | 11.8 cm | 48.4 cm | 1.11 m | 3.30 m | 18.9 m | 16.6 m |
| 26 mm | f/8 | 5.7 cm | 23.8 cm | 1.01 m | 2.47 m | 9.39 m | ∞ | 8.31 m |
| 42 mm | f/1.8 | 0.5 cm | 2.0 cm | 8.2 cm | 18.5 cm | 51.8 cm | 2.10 m | 96.1 m |
| 42 mm | f/2.8 | 0.7 cm | 3.1 cm | 12.7 cm | 28.8 cm | 80.8 cm | 3.31 m | 61.8 m |
| 42 mm | f/4 | 1.1 cm | 4.4 cm | 18.2 cm | 41.3 cm | 1.16 m | 4.87 m | 43.3 m |
| 42 mm | f/8 | 2.1 cm | 8.9 cm | 36.5 cm | 83.7 cm | 2.42 m | 11.7 m | 21.7 m |
Equivalent aperture#
Exposure is identical at the same f-number on any format; equivalence only describes depth of field and total light.
Night-sky exposure limits#
Longest exposure before stars trail. The NPF rule accounts for pixel pitch and is stricter than the classic 500 rule — use it for pin-sharp stars on high-resolution sensors. (NPF needs a known resolution and is omitted here.)
| Focal length | 500 rule |
|---|---|
| 5 mm (15 mm eq.) | 34.0 s |
| 7 mm (21 mm eq.) | 24.3 s |
| 8 mm (24 mm eq.) | 21.3 s |
| 12 mm (35 mm eq.) | 14.2 s |
| 17 mm (50 mm eq.) | 10.0 s |
Handheld shutter speed guide#
The reciprocal rule uses the equivalent focal length. High-resolution sensors may need one stop faster than this for pixel-sharp results.
| Focal length | No stabilisation (1/equiv. focal) | With 3-stop IS | With 5-stop IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 mm | 1/25 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 17 mm | 1/50 s | 1/6 s | 0.6 s |
| 34 mm | 1/100 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s |
| 68 mm | 1/200 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
Lens#
The Canon PowerShot G5 X (4:3) has a built-in, non-interchangeable lens. Use the real focal length of that lens with the tables above; its full-frame equivalent is that number × 2.94.
Similar cameras#
Other 1" (one-inch) cameras from around the same time.
- Nikon 1 V1 2011
- Nikon 1 V3 2014
- Nikon 1 J5 2015
- Samsung NX mini
- Nikon 1 J1 2011
- Nikon 1 AW1 2013
- Nikon 1 S1 2013
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 2013
- Nikon 1 S2 2014
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 2014
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 2016
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Frequently asked questions#
What is the crop factor of the Canon PowerShot G5 X (4:3)?
The Canon PowerShot G5 X (4:3) has a crop factor of 2.94× relative to 35 mm full frame (diagonal 14.7 mm vs 43.3 mm).
What size is the Canon PowerShot G5 X (4:3) sensor?
11.8 × 8.8 mm (1" (one-inch)), an area of 104 mm² — 12% of full frame.
Is the Canon PowerShot G5 X (4:3) full frame?
No — its sensor is 1" (one-inch), which is 8.3× smaller in area than full frame.
How long can I expose the night sky with the Canon PowerShot G5 X (4:3)?
With a 7 mm lens (21 mm equivalent) the 500 rule gives 24 s.
Sources & licences#
- Lensfun camera database — CC BY-SA 3.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources