Upgrade Guide
Lumix DC-G100D→Lumix GH4
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The GH4 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most DC-G100D owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the GH4
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life~500 shots (CIPA) vs ~250 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution16MP (down from 20MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | GH4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | -3.0 | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | DC-G100D | GH4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £349 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2014 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | None (no body IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 333g body only | 560g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification | |
| 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 | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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