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DC-G100Dvs Z50 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix DC-G100D Lumix DC-G100D (2023) Starting from £649 new Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel View DC-G100D
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Nikon Z50 II Nikon Z50 II (2024) Starting from £899 new Best for All-round photography View Z50 II

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.

All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.

↓ Full specifications below

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 II (2024)

  • Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
  • Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
  • Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
  • Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price

Quick take: The z50 ii has the highest resolution at 21mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DC-G100D (2023)Z50 II (2024)
Price £649 £899
Sensor 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 20.3MP 20.9MP
Video 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log
Autofocus Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
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 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life ~250 shots (CIPA) ~330 shots (CIPA)
Weight 333g body only 385g body only
Dimensions 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style EVF, 2.36M dots
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
Genre DC-G100DZ50 II
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Street
7.0
Portrait
7.0
9.0
Landscape
7.0
7.0
Sports
4.0
Family & Everyday
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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