Upgrade Guide
Lumix DC-G100D→Lumix S1R 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 S1R II
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Resolution44MP vs 20MP (+24MP)
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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 rate40fps electronic vs 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous
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Battery life350 shots (CIPA, LCD) vs ~250 shots (CIPA)
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Generation2 years newer (2025 vs 2023)
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 | S1R II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +3.2 | ||
| Street | -0.2 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +4.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | +3.1 | ||
| Documentary | +3.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | +3.0 | ||
| Landscape | +3.2 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.4 | ||
| Casual | -1.3 | ||
| Food | +1.7 | ||
| Macro | +1.3 | ||
| Architecture | +3.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | DC-G100D | S1R II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £2,699 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 44.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 44MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | 8K/30p (first for Lumix), 4K/120p (1.1x crop), 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection | Phase-hybrid AF (779 points) with AI subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | 8-stop IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 40fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ↑ |
| Weight | 333g (body only) | 820g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II) |
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