DC-G100Dvs Lumix S1R
Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
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Lumix
Lumix S1R (2019)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
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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.
High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.
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
Lumix S1R (2019)
- Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
- Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
- Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
- Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative
Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable; only the lumix s1r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DC-G100D (2023) | Lumix S1R (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects |
| 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 continuous | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 333g body only | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | Lumix S1R |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports |
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