The PowerShot G5 X was announced back in October of 2015 and was one of the better selling G series cameras. Its mix of size, EVF and relatively fast 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 lens made it fairly desirable for a point & shoot camera.
Canon prototype named PC 2355 has appeared at certification agencies and has been confirmed as the PowerShot G5 X Mark II by Nokishita.
Along with the PowerShot G7 X Mark III that has been spotted, it looks like we're going to finally get some updates to the G series line of cameras.
There is no word on a replacement for the PowerShot G3 X which was announced in June of 2015 or the PowerShot G9 X Mark II which came out in 2017.
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I think the G series is safe for a while. Product cycles are much longer now and there is still a market for cameras like this. Boomers love them and vloggers/travellers love the smaller G7 style cameras.
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Seriously, legitimate zoom, and a sensor that is 116 mm3 (1" sensor in most of the series) vs miniscule to no zoom and a sensor that was increased in size all the way to 16.8 mm2 (iPhone XS).
The G series isn't going any where.
maybe the manufacturers like better that the customers buy a DSLR in the hope that some customers get infected by GAS
There are still customers who don't need an ILC but still wish something better than a phone. I was waiting for an update since I know one who will be pleased to receive it. Hope it will come soon.
- auto focus could be better (smaller af point, better in low light)
- the EVF is too contrasty for my taste and not bright enough in daylight (yes, I mean the EVF)
- it doesn't have picture styles (which the G7X II has) which leaves you with a fixed, too sharp video image.
If these points will be enhanced, I'll surely replace my old one.
There is demand for quality compacts. After G7 X mark II and G9 X mark II were released the sale of compact cameras rose first time since 2010. Last year when Canon had really nothing new besides the expensive G1 Mark III sale again dropped.