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DC-G100D vs G85
Quick take: The DC-G100D has the highest resolution at 20MP; the G85 is the most affordable; only the G85 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
DC-G100D — Vlogging, Content Creation & Lightweight Travel: The lightest capable MFT mirrorless for vloggers — phase-detect AF, directional audio, and the full Lumix lens ecosystem under 350g.
G85 — Travel & Video: The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
Who should buy what
DC-G100D (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
G85 (2016)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | DC-G100DLumix · 2023 | G85Lumix · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £176 usedBest |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) |
| Resolution | 20.3MPBest | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuousBest | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 333g (body only)Best | 426g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
DC-G100D
G85
Portrait
5.6/10
4.9/10
Street
6.5/10
5.6/10
Travel
5.9/10
5.5/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
4.0/10
Vlogging & Video
5.9/10
4.2/10
Filmmaking
4.6/10
4.3/10
Documentary
4.8/10
4.8/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
5.3/10
Landscape
4.5/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
5.9/10
6.0/10
Casual
6.4/10
4.2/10
Food
6.6/10
5.8/10
Macro
7.5/10
7.0/10
Architecture
5.1/10
4.5/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
4.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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