Upgrade Guide

Lumix DC-G100D→Lumix Lumix S5

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

You own

Lumix

DC-G100D

£649

2023

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S5

£1699 (+£1,050)

2020

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the DC-G100D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	DC-G100D	Lumix S5
Price	£649	£1,699
Released	2023	2020	↓
Sensor	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade)	4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD	Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection
Stabilisation	2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses	6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses)
Burst Rate	10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous	7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS)	↓
Battery Life	~250 shots (CIPA)	~470 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	333g body only	714g (body, battery, card)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds (MFT)	Leica L-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot	Dual SD UHS-II

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