X100Vvs DC-G100D
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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, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
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
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
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 x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable; only the x100v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | DC-G100D (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £649 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 333g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | DC-G100D |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — |
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