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Lumix G Midrange (G80 / G90 / G100)

Compact Micro Four Thirds bodies

📷 3 generations 💷 £ → £649 current
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G85
Generation 1
Lumix G85
£350 Released 2016 The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
16MP 4K/30p, 1080p/60p Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) 9fps ~330 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 426g (body only)
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2
DC-G97
Generation 2
Lumix DC-G97
£649 Released 2024
20MP Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) 6fps (continuous AF) 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) 530g (with battery and card)
What's new in this generation
  • Resolution: 20MP (+4MP)
  • Weather sealing removed
  • IBIS added
  • Video: Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed
  • Price: +£299 vs previous
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DC-G100D
Current generation
Lumix DC-G100D
£649 Released 2023 The lightest capable MFT mirrorless for vloggers — phase-detect AF, directional audio, and the full Lumix lens ecosystem under 350g.
20MP 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous ~250 shots (CIPA) 333g (body only)
What's new in this generation
  • Burst rate: 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous
  • Video: 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade)
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All generations at a glance
Spec G85 (2016) DC-G97 (2024) DC-G100D (2023)
Price £350£649£649
Resolution 16MP20MP20MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60pUnlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade)
Stabilisation 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens)5-axis IBIS (4-stop)2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses
Burst Rate 9fps6fps (continuous AF)10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous
Battery ~330 shots (CIPA)300 shots (CIPA, estimated)~250 shots (CIPA)
Weather Sealed YesNoNo
Weight 426g (body only)530g (with battery and card)333g (body only)