DC-G100Dvs A7 II
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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DC-G100D (2023) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £549 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 333g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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