Canon PowerShot V10vs Lumix GH5 II
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Vloggers & content creators
View Canon PowerShot V10
Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
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, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
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 GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Quick take: The lumix gh5 ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable; only the lumix gh5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £899 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-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 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon PowerShot V10 | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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