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DC-G100Dvs A7

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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Sony A7 Sony A7 (2013) Starting from £299 new Best for Camera history & full-frame introduction View A7

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.

Camera History & Full-Frame Introduction — A7 (2013): The camera that changed photography — the world's first compact full-frame mirrorless, the A7 launched a product family that redefined what was possible.

↓ 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

A7 (2013)

  • Photographers interested in the camera that launched the full-frame mirrorless era
  • Budget-conscious buyers who want to experience full-frame image quality at minimal cost
  • Sony FE system users who want the original A7 for sentimental or historical value
  • Those adapting vintage lenses who want full-frame with phase-detect AF at low cost

Quick take: The a7 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DC-G100D (2023)A7 (2013)
Price £649 £299
Sensor 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 24.3MP Full-Frame 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 117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points
Stabilisation 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses None
Burst Rate 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous 5fps
Battery Life ~250 shots (CIPA) ~340 shots (CIPA)
Weight 333g body only 474g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch)
Mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT) Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB, Wi-Fi, NFC
Genre DC-G100DA7
Vlogging & Video
9.0
4.0
Travel
9.0
7.0
Street
7.0
7.0
Portrait
7.0
9.0
Landscape
7.0
9.0
Sports
4.0
Sports & Action
4.0

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

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