Upgrade Guide

Lumix DC-G100D→Lumix Lumix G9

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

You own

Lumix

DC-G100D

£649

2023

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix G9

£549 (-£100)

2017

✅

Strong upgrade

The Lumix G9 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most DC-G100D owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the Lumix G9

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Weather sealing

Added — fully sealed body
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Stabilisation

IBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate

20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic vs 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous
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Battery life

400 shots (CIPA) vs ~250 shots (CIPA)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	DC-G100D	Lumix G9
Price	£649	£549
Released	2023	2017	↓
Sensor	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	20MP	20MP
Video	4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade)	4K 60fps, C4K 24fps
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD	225-point contrast-detect DFD
Stabilisation	2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses	5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS)
Burst Rate	10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous	20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~250 shots (CIPA)	400 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	333g body only	658g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style	EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot
Mount	Micro Four Thirds (MFT)	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot	2× SD UHS-II

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