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DC-G100D vs 1 J5
Quick take: The 1 J5 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable.
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.
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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | DC-G100DLumix · 2023 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | — |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.8MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 333g (body only) | 265g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| 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" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
1 J5
Portrait
5.6/10
4.3/10
Street
6.5/10
6.7/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
2.9/10
Vlogging & Video
5.9/10
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Filmmaking
4.6/10
3.2/10
Documentary
4.8/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
4.9/10
Landscape
4.5/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
5.9/10
5.1/10
Casual
6.4/10
5.0/10
Food
6.6/10
4.8/10
Macro
7.5/10
3.4/10
Architecture
5.1/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
3.0/10
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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