Canon PowerShot V10vs Lumix S9

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon PowerShot V10 Canon Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) Starting from £399 new Best for Vloggers & content creators View Canon PowerShot V10
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Lumix Lumix S9 Lumix Lumix S9 (2024) Starting from £1299 new Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers View Lumix S9

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.

Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.

↓ Full specifications below

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 S9 (2024)

  • Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
  • Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
  • Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
  • Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting

Quick take: The lumix s9 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the canon powershot v10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)Lumix S9 (2024)
Price £399 £1,299
Sensor 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution 20.0MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60p 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation Digital IS IBIS — up to 5 stops
Burst Rate 8fps 30fps electronic
Battery Life 230 shots (CIPA) ~310 shots (CIPA)
Weight 211g 413g (with battery)
Dimensions 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder None None — rear screen only
Screen 2.0" tilting front-facing screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF)
Mount Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens Leica L mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I Single SD UHS-II slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre Canon PowerShot V10Lumix S9
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Street
7.0
9.0
Family & Everyday
7.0
Portrait
4.0
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Landscape
7.0
Sports
4.0
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