GFX 50Rvs DC-G100D
Fujifilm
GFX 50R (2018)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Portrait, street & documentary photography
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Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
View DC-G100D
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait, Street & Documentary Photography — GFX 50R (2018): The most portable GFX camera of its era — 51MP in a rangefinder-style body for photographers who want medium-format quality with a more discreet form.
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
GFX 50R (2018)
- Photographers who want medium-format quality in the slimmest GFX body available
- Street and documentary photographers drawn to the rangefinder-style handling
- GFX 50S users who want a smaller body for travel and walk-around use
- Studio and portrait photographers who want 51MP at the lowest GFX entry price
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 gfx 50r has the highest resolution at 51mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable; only the gfx 50r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50R (2018) | DC-G100D (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £649 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD |
| Stabilisation | None | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 775g (with battery and card) | 333g body only |
| Dimensions | 160.7 × 96.5 × 66.4mm | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50R | DC-G100D |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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