Upgrade Guide
Lumix DC-G100D→Lumix G9 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 G9 II
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Resolution25MP vs 20MP (+5MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) vs 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous
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Battery life680 shots (CIPA) vs ~250 shots (CIPA)
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-G100D | G9 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.8 | ||
| Street | -0.2 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.4 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.6 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.4 | ||
| Documentary | +2.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | +3.3 | ||
| Landscape | +1.7 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.7 | ||
| Casual | -0.9 | ||
| Food | +0.7 | ||
| Macro | +0.9 | ||
| Architecture | +1.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | DC-G100D | 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 | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection | 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 | Not weather sealed | 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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