Upgrade Guide

Lumix DC-G100D→Lumix GH5

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

You own

Lumix

DC-G100D

£649

2023

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GH5

£699 (+£50)

2017

✅

Strong upgrade

The GH5 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most DC-G100D owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the GH5

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

Spec	DC-G100D	GH5
Price	£649	£699
Released	2023	2017	↓
Sensor	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	20MP	20MP
Video	4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade)	4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection
Stabilisation	2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses	IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops)
Burst Rate	10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous	12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)	↑
Battery Life	~250 shots (CIPA)	~410 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	333g body only	725g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style	EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds (MFT)	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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