Upgrade Guide
Lumix DC-G100D→Lumix Lumix GH6
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 Lumix GH6
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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 rate14fps vs 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous
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Battery life560 shots (CIPA) vs ~250 shots (CIPA)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | Lumix GH6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Travel | -5.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | DC-G100D | Lumix GH6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £1,199 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 | ↓ |
| 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) | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 14fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 333g body only | 739g 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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