DC-G100Dvs D5
Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
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Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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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.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
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
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The d5 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable; only the d5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DC-G100D (2023) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | — |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 333g body only | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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