Lumix
DC-G100D 2023
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
£649
list price · used from £397 at eBay
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DC-G100D vs S9
Quick take: The S9 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the DC-G100D is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 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.
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S9 2024
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
£999
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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.
S9 — Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers: 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)
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
S9 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | DC-G100DLumix · 2023 | S9Lumix · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649Best | £999 |
| 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), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection | Phase-hybrid 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 electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 333g (body only)Best | 403g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| 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" fully articulating 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 |
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
S9
Portrait
5.6/10
7.3/10
Street
6.5/10
6.9/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
5.9/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
4.6/10
7.0/10
Documentary
4.8/10
6.9/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
6.4/10
Landscape
4.5/10
6.5/10
Wildlife
5.9/10
6.7/10
Casual
6.4/10
6.3/10
Food
6.6/10
7.6/10
Macro
7.5/10
8.1/10
Architecture
5.1/10
7.1/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
7.6/10
Fun & simple
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4.7/10
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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