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DC-G100D vs S5 II
Quick take: The S5 II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the DC-G100D is the most affordable; only the S5 II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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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.
S5 II — Hybrid Video & Photography: Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
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
S5 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | DC-G100DLumix · 2023 | S5 IILumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649Best | £1,399 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanicalBest |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 333g (body only)Best | 740g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| 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 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
S5 II
Portrait
5.6/10
8.2/10
Street
6.5/10
6.3/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
7.9/10
Vlogging & Video
5.9/10
6.6/10
Filmmaking
4.6/10
8.2/10
Documentary
4.8/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
8.0/10
Landscape
4.5/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
5.9/10
7.9/10
Casual
6.4/10
5.5/10
Food
6.6/10
7.5/10
Macro
7.5/10
8.1/10
Architecture
5.1/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
7.3/10
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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