Upgrade Guide
Lumix DC-G100D→Lumix L10
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 L10
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Burst rate30fps vs 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous
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Battery life300 shots (CIPA, estimated) vs ~250 shots (CIPA)
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Generation3 years newer (2026 vs 2023)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
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 | L10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.7 | ||
| Street | +0.6 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.0 | ||
| Documentary | +1.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | +0.9 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -1.0 | ||
| Food | -0.7 | ||
| Macro | -1.7 | ||
| Architecture | +1.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.5 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | DC-G100D | L10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £1,299 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.4MP (26.5MP multi-aspect) Four Thirds BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 5.6K/60p, 4K/120p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection | AI-tracking hybrid phase-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 30fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↑ |
| Weight | 333g (body only) | 508g | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | Tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Fixed Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD |
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