Canon PowerShot V10vs OM-5

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-5 OM System OM-5 (2022) From £899 Best for Outdoor & adventure View OM-5

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.

Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.

↓ 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-5 (2022)

  • You need weather sealing and in-body stabilisation in a compact, lightweight body
  • You hike, travel, or shoot outdoors and want serious protection without the weight penalty
  • You're in the MFT ecosystem and want a step up in capability from entry-level bodies

Quick take: The om-5 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)OM-5 (2022)
Price £399 £899
Sensor 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 20.0MP 20.4MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60p 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking
Stabilisation Digital IS 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses)
Burst Rate 8fps 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical
Battery Life 230 shots (CIPA) ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 211g 414g body only
Dimensions 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder None EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification
Screen 2.0" tilting front-facing screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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