Upgrade Guide

Lumix DC-G100D→Lumix Lumix S5 IIX

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

You own

Lumix

DC-G100D

£649

2023

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S5 IIX

£2399 (+£1,750)

2023

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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.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	DC-G100D	Lumix S5 IIX
Price	£649	£2,399
Released	2023	2023
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)	6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD	Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition
Stabilisation	2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses	5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops
Burst Rate	10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous	9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)	↓
Battery Life	~250 shots (CIPA)	~370 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	333g body only	740g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style	OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78×
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds (MFT)	L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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