DC-G100Dvs Lumix S9
Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
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Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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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.
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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 S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The lumix s9 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DC-G100D (2023) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £1,299 |
| 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), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 333g body only | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports |
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