X-E5vs DC-G100D
Fujifilm
X-E5 (2025)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Street, travel and everyday photography with compact prime lenses
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Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel And Everyday Photography With Compact Prime Lenses — X-E5 (2025): The X-E5 is the most capable X-E camera Fujifilm has made — adding IBIS and the 40MP sensor from the X-T5 to a genuinely pocketable rangefinder-style body. For photographers who want Fujifilm's image quality and film simulations without the bulk of an X-T or X-H body, it's an easy recommendation.
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
X-E5 (2025)
- Street photographers who want a discreet, rangefinder-style body with manual dials
- Travel photographers who want 40MP resolution and IBIS in a compact package
- Fujifilm enthusiasts who want film simulations paired with small prime lenses
- Hybrid shooters who want capable 6.2K video in a body built primarily for stills
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 x-e5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E5 (2025) | DC-G100D (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £649 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K 30fps, 4K 60fps | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 7 stops — first X-E body with IBIS | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic (1.25x crop) | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA, NP-W126S) | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (body with battery and card) | 333g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 72.9 × 38.2mm | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M-dot built-in | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style |
| Screen | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Memory Cards | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E5 | DC-G100D |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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