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Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
85
Overall
77
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Introduced May 2022
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
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Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon R10 and Panasonic GH5S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and GH5S (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The R10 was unveiled 4 years after the GH5S which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the R10 matches up against the GH5S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Panasonic GH5S

 R10 GH5S 
IntroducedMay 2022January 2018More modern by 54 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Canon R10

 GH5S R10 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon R10 and Panasonic GH5S

 R10 GH5S 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R10 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Canon R10 and Panasonic GH5S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the R10 versus the GH5S.

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R10 and GH5S is 69 and 62 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R10 and GH5S.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R10 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R10 will give you greater detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern R10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography advice
83
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
62
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon R10 Street photography factors
Panasonic GH5S Street photography factors
70
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (426 grams)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography advice
78
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery power (450 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography highlights
76
good battery power (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (426 grams)
61
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (450 shots)
does not have image stabilization
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging factors
70
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (426 grams)
68
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
no image stabilization
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Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Panasonic GH5S
 Canon EOS R10Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R10 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2018-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3680 x 2760
Maximum native ISO 32000 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 651 225
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video 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 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 440 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots Single Dual
Price at release $879 $2,498