DC-G100Dvs GH7
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 & Documentary — GH7 (2024): The GH7 is the GH series at its peak — phase-detect AF finally arrived, alongside 5.7K/60p open-gate, C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, and ProRes RAW. A landmark video camera in the Micro Four Thirds format, and the most complete GH Panasonic has ever built.
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
GH7 (2024)
- Video professionals who want the best MFT camera ever made
- Documentary and event videographers who need reliable AF and great stabilisation
- Hybrid photographers who want high burst rates and serious video in one body
- GH5/GH6 owners ready for a major upgrade
Quick take: The gh7 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable; only the gh7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DC-G100D (2023) | GH7 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £1,700 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| 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 continuous | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 333g body only | 535g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | GH7 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| 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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