Upgrade Guide
Lumix DC-G100D→Lumix S1 II
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 S1 II
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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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 rate30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) vs 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous
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Battery life~400 shots (CIPA) vs ~250 shots (CIPA)
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Generation2 years newer (2025 vs 2023)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DC-G100D | S1 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | -1.5 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | DC-G100D | S1 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £2,200 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) | |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 333g body only | 680g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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