Upgrade Guide
Lumix DC-G97→Lumix DC-G100D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the DC-G97. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the DC-G100D
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Burst rate10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous vs 6fps (continuous AF)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | DC-G97 | DC-G100D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.4 | ||
| Street | +0.9 | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | -0.3 | ||
| Documentary | +0.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.7 | ||
| Landscape | +0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.6 | ||
| Casual | +0.8 | ||
| Food | +0.4 | ||
| Macro | +1.3 | ||
| Architecture | +0.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.8 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | DC-G97 | DC-G100D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £649 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | |
| Video | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps (continuous AF) | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 530g (with battery and card) | 333g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
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