DC-G100Dvs Z50
Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
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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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The z50 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the z50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DC-G100D (2023) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £499 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 333g body only | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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