DC-G100Dvs ZV-E10 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.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Quick take: The zv-e10 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the dc-g100d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DC-G100D (2023) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £679 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 333g body only | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Sony 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-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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