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DC-G100Dvs Now Gen 3

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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Polaroid Now Gen 3 Polaroid Now Gen 3 (2024) Starting from £120 new Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers View Now Gen 3

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.

Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.

↓ 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

Now Gen 3 (2024)

  • Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
  • Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
  • Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
  • Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus

Quick take: The now gen 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DC-G100D (2023)Now Gen 3 (2024)
Price £649 £120
Sensor 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm)
Resolution 20.3MP
Video 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) N/A — instant film camera
Autofocus Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape)
Stabilisation 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses N/A
Burst Rate 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous N/A
Battery Life ~250 shots (CIPA) Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs)
Weight 333g body only ~445g
Dimensions 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style Real-image optical viewfinder
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots N/A
Mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT) i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack)
Memory Cards Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot N/A — instant film only
Connectivity USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C (charging)
Genre DC-G100DNow Gen 3
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Travel
9.0
7.0
Street
7.0
Portrait
7.0
9.0
Landscape
7.0
Sports
4.0
Parties & Events
9.0
Everyday
7.0
Low Light
7.0
Creative
7.0

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

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