DC-G100Dvs Pentax 17
Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
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Pentax
Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
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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.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Diptych Storytelling — Pentax 17 (2024): The best new film camera of the decade — manual controls, a sharp lens, and a half-frame format that doubles your roll and forces a new way of seeing.
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
Quick take: The pentax 17 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DC-G100D (2023) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £400 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 333g body only | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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