Canon PowerShot V10vs OM System OM-1 Mark IIvs OM System TG-7

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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OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) From £1999 Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports View OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM System TG-7 OM System OM System TG-7 (2023) From £449 Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use View OM System TG-7

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.

Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.

Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.

↓ 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

OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
  • You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
  • You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available

OM System TG-7 (2023)

  • You dive, surf, kayak, ski, or hike and need a camera that genuinely survives anything
  • You want a waterproof backup or travel camera that doesn't require a separate housing
  • You need a rugged compact for adventure, outdoor, and underwater activities

Quick take: The canon powershot v10 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii, om system tg-7 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)OM System TG-7 (2023)
Price £399 £1,999 £449
Sensor 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 12MP BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.0MP 20.0MP 12.0MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60p 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) Hybrid phase/contrast AF
Stabilisation Digital IS 8.5-stop IBIS Digital IS
Burst Rate 8fps 120fps with AF tracking 20fps
Battery Life 230 shots (CIPA) 520 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA)
Weight 211g 599g body only 253g
Dimensions 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm
Weather Sealed No Yes Yes
Viewfinder None 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps None
Screen 2.0" tilting front-facing screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fixed TFT LCD
Mount Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens Micro Four Thirds Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I Dual SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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