Lumix

DC-G100D

The Lumix DC-G100D is Panasonic's vlog-focused Micro Four Thirds camera — a small, lightweight mirrorless body designed for content creators who want better image quality than a smartphone without carrying a full-size interchangeable lens camera. Unlike the original G100, the G100D adds phase-detect AF for improved subject tracking, while retaining the built-in directional audio, fully articulating touchscreen, and the lightweight MFT lens ecosystem. At under 350g body only, it is the smallest AF-capable MFT body available.

Starting from
£649 new
Average price across retailers: ~£724
Available at 3 retailers
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Amazon
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Wex Photo Video
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Core
Released
2023
Sensor
20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution
20.3 MP
Mount
Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Dimensions
116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm
Weight
333g body only
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD
Stabilisation
2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses
Burst Rate
10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous
Battery Life
~250 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade)
Viewfinder
EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style
Screen
3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Memory Cards
Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot
Connectivity
USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

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Who should buy this
  • 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
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Travel
9.0
Street
7.0
Portrait
7.0
Landscape
7.0
Sports
4.0
Great For
🎬
Vlogging & Video Built for vloggers — flip screen, directional audio, mic input, and phase-detect AF in 333g.
✈️
Travel The lightest interchangeable lens camera available. 333g and the full MFT lens range.
🏙️
Street Compact and lightweight with a decent 20MP sensor. Smaller than APS-C but discreet.
👤
Portrait Phase-detect AF handles portraits well. MFT sensor limits low-light and background separation.
🏔️
Landscape 20MP MFT is capable for landscape work. No weather sealing limits use in challenging conditions.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🏅
Sports Phase-detect AF helps but the MFT system's telephoto options and burst speeds are limited.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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