Leica SL2vs 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?
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
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 SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
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 sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | DC-G100D (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £649 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 333g body only |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | DC-G100D |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| 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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