Upgrade Guide

Lumix DC-G100DLumix Lumix G9 II

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

DC-G100D
You own
Lumix
DC-G100D
£649
2023
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Lumix G9 II
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Lumix
Lumix G9 II
£1499 (+£850)
2023
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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 Lumix G9 II
Suitability by genre
Genre DC-G100D Lumix G9 II
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Travel
9.0
7.0
-2.0
Street
7.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Landscape
7.0
9.0
+2.0
Sports
4.0
Wildlife
9.0
Sports & Action
9.0
Full spec comparison
Spec DC-G100D Lumix G9 II
Price £649 £1,499
Released 2023 2023
Sensor 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 20MP 25MP
Video 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log
Autofocus Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses)
Burst Rate 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)
Battery Life ~250 shots (CIPA) 680 shots (CIPA)
Weight 333g body only 658g body only
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT) Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot Dual SD UHS-II
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