DC-G100Dvs Z7
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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
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
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
Quick take: The z7 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable; only the z7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DC-G100D (2023) | Z7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 333g body only | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | Z7 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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