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 S1
Quick take: The S1 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the DC-G100D is the most affordable; only the S1 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.
Lumix
S1 2019
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
£1499
list price · used from £579 at Wex Photo Video
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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.
S1 — Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount: Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.
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
S1 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
- Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
- Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
- Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | DC-G100DLumix · 2023 | S1Lumix · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649Best | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuousBest | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 333g (body only)Best | 898g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
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
S1
Portrait
5.6/10
6.6/10
Street
6.5/10
4.8/10
Travel
5.9/10
4.7/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
6.4/10
Vlogging & Video
5.9/10
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Filmmaking
4.6/10
7.1/10
Documentary
4.8/10
6.3/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
6.0/10
Landscape
4.5/10
6.5/10
Wildlife
5.9/10
6.2/10
Casual
6.4/10
3.8/10
Food
6.6/10
6.3/10
Macro
7.5/10
7.3/10
Architecture
5.1/10
6.7/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
7.0/10
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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