Canon PowerShot V10vs Lumix G9
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Vloggers & content creators
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
- Content creators who want the simplest possible vlogging setup
- Beginners who want a fixed-lens camera with a built-in stand and mic
- Travellers who want a truly pocket-sized video camera
- Anyone who wants to start vlogging without learning camera menus
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The lumix g9 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £549 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon PowerShot V10 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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