Upgrade Guide

Lumix FZ82D→Lumix DC-G100D

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Lumix

FZ82D

£379

2024

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Upgrade to

Lumix

DC-G100D

£649 (+£270)

2023

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The DC-G100D offers little measurable spec improvement over the FZ82D. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	FZ82D	DC-G100D
Price	£379	£649
Released	2024	2023	↓
Sensor	18.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	18MP	20MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 4K Photo burst mode	4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade)
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF (DFD) with face detection	Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection
Stabilisation	Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens)	2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses
Burst Rate	10fps	10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous
Battery Life	330 shots (CIPA, estimated)	~250 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	596g (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	Fixed touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent)	Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Memory Cards	Single SD (UHS-I)	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot

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