Lumix
DC-G100D 2023
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
£649
list price · used from £397 at eBay
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DC-G100D vs G9 II
Quick take: The G9 II has the highest resolution at 25MP; the DC-G100D is the most affordable; only the G9 II 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.
G9 II — Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters: Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
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
G9 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Stills photographers who want the best MFT camera for sport and wildlife
- G9 owners upgrading to phase-detect AF and improved video specs
- Hybrid MFT shooters who want strong stills and 5.7K video in one body
- Photographers who want the most capable Lumix MFT camera ever made
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | DC-G100DLumix · 2023 | G9 IILumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649Best | £1,399 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 25.2MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)Best |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 333g (body only)Best | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
G9 II
Portrait
5.6/10
7.4/10
Street
6.5/10
6.3/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
7.5/10
Vlogging & Video
5.9/10
6.5/10
Filmmaking
4.6/10
7.0/10
Documentary
4.8/10
7.6/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
8.6/10
Landscape
4.5/10
6.2/10
Wildlife
5.9/10
8.6/10
Casual
6.4/10
5.5/10
Food
6.6/10
7.3/10
Macro
7.5/10
8.4/10
Architecture
5.1/10
6.5/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
5.1/10
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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