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DC-G100D vs Z30
Quick take: The Z30 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the Z30 is the most affordable.
Where the DC-G100D wins
- Weight: 333g (body only)
- Macro: 7.5 vs 6.0
Where the Z30 wins
- Price: £629
- Resolution: 20.9MP
- Burst Rate: 11fps
- Battery Life: ~300 shots (CIPA)
- Portrait: 6.3 vs 5.6
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- DC-G100D 116 × 82 × 56 mm · 345 g
- Z30 128 × 74 × 60 mm · 405 g
The DC-G100D is 12 mm narrower, 8 mm taller, 4 mm slimmer and 60 g lighter than the Z30.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
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.
Z30 — Travel & Everyday Video: Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
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
Z30 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
- Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
- Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
- Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | DC-G100DLumix · 2023 | Z30Nikon · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £629Best |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.9MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 333g (body only)Best | 405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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
Z30
Portrait
5.6/10
6.3/10
Street
6.5/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.9/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
4.8/10
Vlogging & Video
5.9/10
6.3/10
Filmmaking
4.6/10
5.0/10
Documentary
4.8/10
5.4/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
5.6/10
Landscape
4.5/10
4.9/10
Wildlife
5.9/10
6.1/10
Casual
6.4/10
7.3/10
Food
6.6/10
6.8/10
Macro
7.5/10
6.0/10
Architecture
5.1/10
5.3/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
5.4/10
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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