Canon PowerShot V10vs Lumix S5

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon PowerShot V10 Canon Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) From £399 Best for Vloggers & content creators View Canon PowerShot V10
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Lumix Lumix S5 Lumix Lumix S5 (2020) From £1699 Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting View Lumix S5

Which should you buy?

Vloggers & Content Creators — Canon PowerShot V10 (2023): A vlog-first compact with a 1-inch sensor, front-facing screen, and Canon's Dual Pixel AF — the simplest way to create clean content on the go.

Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.

↓ Full specifications below

Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)

  • You create solo video content and need a simple, self-contained setup
  • You want something more compact and less intimidating than a mirrorless
  • You shoot primarily for social media or YouTube on a tight budget

Lumix S5 (2020)

  • Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
  • Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
  • Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
  • L-mount system users building a versatile kit

Quick take: The lumix s5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)Lumix S5 (2020)
Price £399 £1,699
Sensor 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution 20.0MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60p 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection
Stabilisation Digital IS 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses)
Burst Rate 8fps 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS)
Battery Life 230 shots (CIPA) ~470 shots (CIPA)
Weight 211g 714g (body, battery, card)
Dimensions 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder None EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification
Screen 2.0" tilting front-facing screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens Leica L-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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