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DC-G100D vs GH5 II

Quick take: The DC-G100D is the most affordable; only the GH5 II is weather sealed.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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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.

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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification DC-G100DLumix · 2023GH5 IILumix · 2021
Price £649Best£979
Sensor 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS20.3MP Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 20.3MP20.3MP
Video 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade)Unlimited 6K/4K recording, 4K/60p, 10-bit 4:2:2, V-Log
Autofocus Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detectionContrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus (225 areas), face/eye detection
Stabilisation 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses5-axis IBIS with Dual I.S. 2
Burst Rate 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuousBest9fps
Battery Life ~250 shots (CIPA)410 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 333g (body only)Best727g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm—
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up styleEVF
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dotsFully articulating touchscreen
Mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slotDual SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-FiUSB 3.1, full-size HDMI, 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
GH5 II
Portrait
5.6/10
5.7/10
Street
6.5/10
5.2/10
Travel
5.9/10
5.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
5.8/10
Vlogging & Video
5.9/10
5.3/10
Filmmaking
4.6/10
6.1/10
Documentary
4.8/10
6.2/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
6.0/10
Landscape
4.5/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
5.9/10
6.3/10
Casual
6.4/10
4.8/10
Food
6.6/10
6.2/10
Macro
7.5/10
7.3/10
Architecture
5.1/10
5.1/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
5.2/10

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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