DC-G100Dvs Z6 III
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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Quick take: The z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DC-G100D (2023) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 333g body only | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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