DC-G100Dvs Lumix S5
Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
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Lumix
Lumix S5 (2020)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting
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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.
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
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 S5 (2020)
- Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
- Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
- Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
- L-mount system users building a versatile kit
Quick take: The lumix s5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DC-G100D (2023) | Lumix S5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 333g body only | 714g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | Lumix S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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