DC-G100Dvs Sigma fp L
Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
View DC-G100D
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
View Sigma fp L
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.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
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
Sigma fp L (2021)
- Commercial photographers who want 61MP in the world's smallest full-frame body
- Filmmakers using the fp L as a high-resolution cinema camera
- fp owners who need more resolution for large-format printing
- L-mount photographers who want extreme resolution in an ultra-compact form
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DC-G100D (2023) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 333g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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