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.
Who should buy what
DC-G100D (2023)
A7C II (2023)
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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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