Canon PowerShot V10vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Vloggers & content creators
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Olympus
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Landscape
View OM-D E-M5 Mark 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.
Travel & Landscape — OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015): The E-M5 II was the benchmark weather-sealed travel camera of its generation. The 16MP sensor is modest by today's standards but excellent in practice, and the 5-axis IBIS is genuinely useful. Weather sealing, a flip screen, and a high-res composite mode make it a practical companion. A highly capable used-market buy for travel and outdoor photographers who don't need the latest resolution numbers.
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
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
- Travel photographers wanting compact + weather sealing
- Outdoor and landscape shooters
- Micro Four Thirds system users
Quick take: The canon powershot v10 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the om-d e-m5 mark ii is the most affordable; only the om-d e-m5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £350 |
| Sensor | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 230 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 211g | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| 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 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon PowerShot V10 | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Macro | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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