Leica Q2vs DC-G100D
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, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
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
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
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 leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q2 (2019) | DC-G100D (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £649 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | 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 | 10fps | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 718g | 333g body only |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q2 | DC-G100D |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| 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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