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Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
85
Overall
77
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Announced May 2022
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released July 2021
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH6
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Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon R10 and Panasonic GH5 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the R10 (24MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is pretty comparable but the R10 (APS-C) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The R10 was brought out 10 months after the GH5 II so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the R10 matches up versus the GH5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Panasonic GH5 II

 R10 GH5 II 
ReleasedMay 2022July 2021Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Canon R10

 GH5 II R10 
Screen resolution1840k1040kSharper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Canon R10 and Panasonic GH5 II

 R10 GH5 II 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R10 has external dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 II has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the R10 against the GH5 II.

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R10 and GH5 II is 69 and 59 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R10 and GH5 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R10 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R10 will provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern R10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R10 Street photography details
Panasonic GH5 II Street photography details
70
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (426g)
74
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Sports photography camera
78
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (450 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Travel photography camera
76
better than average battery (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (426g)
69
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R10
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5 II
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
low battery pack (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging advice
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (426g)
76
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (4992 x 3744 resolution)
does have external mic socket
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Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Panasonic GH5 II
 Canon EOS R10Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R10 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Also called - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-24 2021-07-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 651 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 35 108
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4992x3744
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 727 grams (1.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 450 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One 2
Cost at release $879 $1,700