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DC-G100Dvs OM-D E-M10 IV

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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Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) Starting from £469 new Best for Travel & everyday View OM-D E-M10 IV

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.

Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.

↓ 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

OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)

  • Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
  • Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
  • Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
  • Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body

Quick take: The om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DC-G100D (2023)OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
Price £649 £469
Sensor 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 20.3MP 20.3MP
Video 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points
Stabilisation 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops
Burst Rate 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous 15fps
Battery Life ~250 shots (CIPA) ~360 shots (CIPA)
Weight 333g body only 383g body only
Dimensions 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT) Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI
Genre DC-G100DOM-D E-M10 IV
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Street
7.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Landscape
7.0
7.0
Sports
4.0
Family & Everyday
9.0
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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