DC-G100Dvs Nikon D7500
Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
View DC-G100D
Nikon
Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
View Nikon D7500
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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- Enthusiast DSLR photographers who want APS-C performance in a lighter body
- D7200 or D7100 owners upgrading to better AF and 4K video
- Wildlife and sports shooters who prefer optical viewfinder AF
- Nikon DSLR users who want a capable body before committing to mirrorless
Quick take: The nikon d7500 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DC-G100D (2023) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £899 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 333g body only | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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