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DC-G100D vs Lumix S5
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.
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
Lumix S5 2020
Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting
£498
used today 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.
Lumix S5 — Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting: 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)
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
Lumix S5 (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | DC-G100DLumix · 2023 | Lumix S5Lumix · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £498 usedBest |
| 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 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection | 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 continuousBest | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 333g (body only)Best | 714g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| 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 |
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
Lumix S5
Portrait
5.6/10
6.9/10
Street
6.5/10
5.7/10
Travel
5.9/10
5.6/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
6.6/10
Vlogging & Video
5.9/10
5.2/10
Filmmaking
4.6/10
7.1/10
Documentary
4.8/10
6.7/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
5.8/10
Landscape
4.5/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
5.9/10
6.1/10
Casual
6.4/10
4.5/10
Food
6.6/10
6.9/10
Macro
7.5/10
7.8/10
Architecture
5.1/10
7.0/10
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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