Upgrade Guide

Lumix DC-G100D→Lumix G85

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

You own

Lumix

DC-G100D

£649

2023

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

G85

£350 (-£299)

2016

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the DC-G100D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the G85

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	DC-G100D	G85
Price	£649	£350
Released	2023	2016	↓
Sensor	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter)
Resolution	20MP	16MP	↓
Video	4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade)	4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD	Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology
Stabilisation	2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses	5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens)
Burst Rate	10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous	9fps	↓
Battery Life	~250 shots (CIPA)	~330 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	333g body only	426g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style	Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds (MFT)	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot	Single SD UHS-I slot

Compare side-by-side

See DC-G100D and G85 next to each other with our interactive comparison tool.

Get a personalised upgrade score

Tell us what you shoot and we'll score the G85 against your specific genres — not just specs.

Other upgrades from the DC-G100D

Related buying guides