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DC-G100D vs OM-D E-M10 IV
Quick take: The OM-D E-M10 IV is the most affordable.
Where the DC-G100D wins
- Weight: 333g (body only)
- Filmmaking: 4.6 vs 3.7
- Documentary: 4.8 vs 4.0
- Casual: 6.4 vs 5.3
- Food: 6.6 vs 6.0
Where the OM-D E-M10 IV wins
- Cheaper new: £235 vs £649
- Burst Rate: 15fps
- Battery Life: ~360 shots (CIPA)
- Astrophotography: 5.5 vs 5.0
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- DC-G100D 116 × 82 × 56 mm · 345 g
- OM-D E-M10 IV 121 × 84 × 49 mm · 383 g
The OM-D E-M10 IV is 5 mm wider, 2 mm taller, 7 mm slimmer and 38 g heavier than the DC-G100D.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
DC-G100D — Vlogging, Content Creation & Lightweight Travel: The lightest capable MFT mirrorless for vloggers — phase-detect AF, directional audio, and the full Lumix lens ecosystem under 350g.
OM-D E-M10 IV — Travel & Everyday: Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Who should buy what
DC-G100D (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | DC-G100DLumix · 2023 | OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £235 usedBest |
| 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 | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection | Contrast-detect AF, 121 points, face and eye detection |
| 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 | 15fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 333g (body only)Best | 383g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| 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 |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
DC-G100D
OM-D E-M10 IV
Portrait
5.6/10
5.2/10
Street
6.5/10
6.1/10
Travel
5.9/10
5.6/10
Wedding & Events
4.1/10
3.9/10
Vlogging & Video
5.9/10
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Filmmaking
4.6/10
3.7/10
Documentary
4.8/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
5.5/10
Landscape
4.5/10
4.4/10
Wildlife
5.9/10
6.0/10
Casual
6.4/10
5.3/10
Food
6.6/10
6.0/10
Macro
7.5/10
6.1/10
Architecture
5.1/10
4.9/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
5.5/10
Fun & simple
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5.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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