X-H2Svs DC-G100D
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
View DC-G100D
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video — X-H2S (2022): The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.
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-H2S (2022)
- Sports and wildlife photographers who want mirrorless AF performance without full-frame prices
- Fujifilm videographers who need 4K/120p and internal ProRes in a compact body
- X-T5 owners who prioritise speed and video over resolution
- Professionals who need weather sealing down to -10°C and deep-grip ergonomics for heavy lenses
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-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable; only the x-h2s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | DC-G100D (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £649 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 333g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | DC-G100D |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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