Upgrade Guide

Lumix DC-G100D→Lumix Lumix S9

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

You own

Lumix

DC-G100D

£649

2023

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S9

£1299 (+£650)

2024

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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 Lumix S9

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Full spec comparison

Spec	DC-G100D	Lumix S9
Price	£649	£1,299
Released	2023	2024	↑
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), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD	Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation	2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses	IBIS — up to 5 stops
Burst Rate	10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous	30fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~250 shots (CIPA)	~310 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	333g body only	413g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style	None — rear screen only
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF)
Mount	Micro Four Thirds (MFT)	Leica L mount
Memory Cards	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot	Single SD UHS-II slot

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