Canon PowerShot V10vs GH4
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Vloggers & content creators
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Lumix
GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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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.
Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.
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
GH4 (2014)
- Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
- Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
- MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
- Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece
Quick take: The canon powershot v10 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the gh4 is the most affordable; only the gh4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | GH4 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £349 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 16.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | None (no body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 560g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× 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 | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon PowerShot V10 | GH4 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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