Leica SL3vs DC-G100D
Leica
Leica SL3 (2024)
Starting from £6499 new
Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters
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Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
View DC-G100D
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
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 SL3 (2024)
- Leica photographers who want autofocus full-frame in the L-mount system
- SL2 owners upgrading to 60MP and improved autofocus performance
- Professionals who want Leica build quality with L-mount lens versatility
- Photographers who want to share lenses across Leica, Sigma, and Lumix bodies
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 sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable; only the leica sl3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL3 (2024) | DC-G100D (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,499 | £649 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 875g body only | 333g body only |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL3 | DC-G100D |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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