DC-G100Dvs A5100
Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
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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.
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
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
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Quick take: The a5100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a5100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DC-G100D (2023) | A5100 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £200 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 333g body only | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | A5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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