DC-G100Dvs A7C

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 A7C Sony A7C (2020) Starting from £1299 new Best for Compact travel & content creation View A7C

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.

Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.

↓ 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

A7C (2020)

  • Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
  • Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
  • Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
  • Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road

Quick take: The a7c has the highest resolution at 24mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DC-G100D (2023)A7C (2020)
Price £649 £1,299
Sensor 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.3MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3
Autofocus Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF
Stabilisation 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops
Burst Rate 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous 10fps with AF/AE tracking
Battery Life ~250 shots (CIPA) ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless
Weight 333g body only 509g (body, battery, card)
Dimensions 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots
Mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT) Sony E-mount
Memory Cards Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot Single SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
Genre DC-G100DA7C
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Street
7.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
9.0
Landscape
7.0
Sports
4.0
Video
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
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