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Canon R10 vs Panasonic GF5

Portability
69 Imaging
72 Features
85 Overall
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Canon EOS R10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
Portability
89 Imaging
49 Features
54 Overall
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Canon R10 vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Released May 2022
Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF3
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF6
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Canon R10 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon R10 vs Panasonic GF5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and GF5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The R10 was launched 10 years later than the GF5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the R10 scores versus the GF5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Panasonic GF5

		

		

			
 R10 GF5 
IntroducedMay 2022April 2012Fresher by 124 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Canon R10

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R10 and Panasonic GF5

		

		

			
 R10 GF5 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R10 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R10 has got external dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic GF5 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R10 vs Panasonic GF5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the R10 versus the GF5.
Canon R10 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and GF5 is 69 and 89 respectively.
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Canon R10 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R10 and GF5.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R10 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon R10 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer R10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
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Canon R10 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R10 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography highlights
83
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
56
 manual focus
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Canon R10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF5 Street photography highlights
70
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 great ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than average in class (426g)
70
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GF5 as a Sports photography camera
78
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 great battery pack (450 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
41
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 low fps (4.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic GF5 as a Travel photography camera
76
 great battery pack (450 per charge)
 connects via bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average in class (426 grams)
61
 includes touch to focus
 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse recording
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R10
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF5
80
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 great ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 great battery pack (450 per charge)
 lack of image stabilization
59
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R10 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic GF5 as a Vlogging camera
70
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 comes with face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic support
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than average in class (426 grams)
32
 built-in touchscreen
 includes face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of microphone jack
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Canon R10 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Panasonic GF5
 Canon EOS R10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2022-05-24 2012-04-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 32000 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 651 23
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 35 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 6.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 267g (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 573
Other
Battery life 450 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $879 $600