DC-G100Dvs GH5
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?
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.
Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooting — GH5 (2017): The GH5 redefined what a consumer video camera could do — 4K/60p and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording made it the independent filmmaker's tool of choice for years.
Who should buy what
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
GH5 (2017)
- Independent filmmakers who need 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording without a dedicated cinema camera
- YouTube creators who want 4K/60p, a fully articulating screen, and unlimited recording
- Photographers who shoot primarily stills but need serious video capability as a second
- GH4 owners who want 4K/60p and 10-bit — a significant step up
Quick take: The dc-g100d is the most affordable; only the gh5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DC-G100D (2023) | GH5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £699 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 333g body only | 725g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | GH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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