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Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
85
Overall
77
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Introduced May 2022
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Successor is Panasonic GH5 II
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Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon R10 versus Panasonic GH5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the R10 (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the R10 (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The R10 was introduced 5 years after the GH5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the R10 grades versus the GH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Panasonic GH5

 R10 GH5 
ReleasedMay 2022January 2017Newer by 66 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Canon R10

 GH5 R10 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon R10 and Panasonic GH5

 R10 GH5 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R10 enjoys exterior 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 GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the R10 compared to the GH5.

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R10 and GH5 is 69 and 59 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R10 and GH5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R10 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon R10 will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent R10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R10 Street photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Street photography factors
70
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (426 grams)
74
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography advice
78
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (450 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery life (410 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography advice
76
good battery life (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (426g)
68
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography info
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R10
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
70
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (426g)
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
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Canon R10 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Panasonic GH5
 Canon EOS R10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 651 225
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
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 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 725 gr (1.60 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 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 410 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Two
Retail cost $879 $1,298