Upgrade Guide

Lumix DC-G100D→Lumix GH7

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

You own

Lumix

DC-G100D

£649

2023

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

GH7

£1700 (+£1,051)

2024

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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 GH7

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Resolution

25MP vs 20MP (+5MP)
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Weather sealing

Added — fully sealed body
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Burst rate

75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical) vs 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous
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Battery life

~370 shots (CIPA) vs ~250 shots (CIPA)
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Generation

1 year newer (2024 vs 2023)

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	DC-G100D	GH7
Price	£649	£1,700
Released	2023	2024	↑
Sensor	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds
Resolution	20MP	25MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade)	5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD	Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation	2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses	5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens)
Burst Rate	10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous	75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)	↑
Battery Life	~250 shots (CIPA)	~370 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	333g body only	535g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style	Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76×
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds (MFT)	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot	Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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