DC-G100Dvs Z50 II
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.
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.
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 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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