EOS Mvs DC-G100D
Canon
EOS M (2012)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors
View EOS M
Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
View DC-G100D
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Canon Mirrorless History & Ef-M Collectors — EOS M (2012): Canon's first mirrorless — a historic body that broke new ground with touch-AF and EF-M, but its sluggish contrast-detect system quickly became its Achilles heel.
Vlogging, Content Creation & Lightweight Travel — DC-G100D (2023): The lightest capable MFT mirrorless for vloggers — phase-detect AF, directional audio, and the full Lumix lens ecosystem under 350g.
Who should buy what
EOS M (2012)
- Canon shooters who want the camera that started Canon's mirrorless story
- Budget first-time mirrorless buyers who already own EF/EF-S glass
- Collectors of significant digital camera milestones
DC-G100D (2023)
- Content creators who want better quality than a smartphone without the weight of a full-size camera
- Travel vloggers who want the smallest capable MFT camera with a flip screen and mic input
- Photography beginners entering the Lumix MFT system at an accessible price point
- G100 owners who want the upgraded phase-detect AF for better subject tracking
Quick take: The dc-g100d has the highest resolution at 20mp; the eos m is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | DC-G100D (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £649 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD |
| Stabilisation | — | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 333g body only |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | DC-G100D |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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