Canon PowerShot V10vs OM System TG-7vs Pentax K-3 Mark III

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 TG-7 OM System OM System TG-7 (2023) From £449 Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use View OM System TG-7
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Pentax Pentax K-3 Mark III Pentax Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) From £1699 Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers View Pentax K-3 Mark III

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.

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.

Dslr Enthusiasts & Outdoor Photographers — Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021): The finest APS-C DSLR ever made — class-leading weather sealing, optical viewfinder, 5-axis IBIS, and extraordinary build for photographers committed to DSLR.

↓ 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 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

Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)

  • You're a committed DSLR photographer with significant investment in Pentax glass
  • You shoot in extreme weather conditions and place build quality and reliability above everything
  • You prefer optical viewfinder performance and want the best modern APS-C DSLR available

Quick take: The pentax k-3 mark iii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the om system tg-7, pentax k-3 mark iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)OM System TG-7 (2023)Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Price £399 £449 £1,699
Sensor 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS 12MP BSI CMOS 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless)
Resolution 20.0MP 12.0MP 25.7MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60p 4K/30p, 1080p/120p 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II Hybrid phase/contrast AF SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation Digital IS Digital IS 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III)
Burst Rate 8fps 20fps 12fps
Battery Life 230 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA) 800 shots (CIPA)
Weight 211g 253g 820g body only
Dimensions 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm
Weather Sealed No Yes Yes
Viewfinder None None Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification
Screen 2.0" tilting front-facing screen 3.0" fixed TFT LCD 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) Pentax KF-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I Single SD UHS-I Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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