DC-G100Dvs A7C II

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 II Sony A7C II (2023) Starting from £1499 new Best for Full-frame hybrid View A7C II

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.

Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.

↓ 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 II (2023)

  • Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
  • Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
  • A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
  • Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup

Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DC-G100D (2023)A7C II (2023)
Price £649 £1,499
Sensor 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.3MP 33.0MP
Video 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal
Autofocus Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition
Stabilisation 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops
Burst Rate 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life ~250 shots (CIPA) ~530 shots (CIPA)
Weight 333g body only 514g body only
Dimensions 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT) Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A
Connectivity USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre DC-G100DA7C II
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Travel
9.0
Street
7.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
9.0
Landscape
7.0
9.0
Sports
4.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Sports & Action
7.0
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