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DC-G100Dvs OM System TG-7

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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OM System OM System TG-7 OM System OM System TG-7 (2023) Starting from £449 new Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use View OM System TG-7

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.

Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.

↓ 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 System TG-7 (2023)

  • Divers and snorkellers who need a waterproof camera without a housing
  • Outdoor and adventure photographers who want a rugged pocket compact
  • Parents who want an indestructible camera for children and family adventures
  • Travellers who want a tough backup camera that can go anywhere

Quick take: The dc-g100d has the highest resolution at 20mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable; only the om system tg-7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DC-G100D (2023)OM System TG-7 (2023)
Price £649 £449
Sensor 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 12MP BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.3MP 12.0MP
Video 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD Hybrid phase/contrast AF
Stabilisation 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses Digital IS
Burst Rate 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous 20fps
Battery Life ~250 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA)
Weight 333g body only 253g
Dimensions 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style None
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.0" fixed TFT LCD
Mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT) Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom)
Memory Cards Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre DC-G100DOM System TG-7
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Street
7.0
4.0
Portrait
7.0
4.0
Landscape
7.0
Sports
4.0
Adventure & Outdoor
9.0
Underwater
9.0
Family & Everyday
7.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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