Upgrade Guide
Lumix DC-G100D→Lumix S9
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 S9
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate30fps electronic vs 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous
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Battery life~310 shots (CIPA) vs ~250 shots (CIPA)
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Generation1 year newer (2024 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 | S9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.7 | ||
| Street | +0.4 | ||
| Travel | +0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.9 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.4 | ||
| Documentary | +2.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.1 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.8 | ||
| Casual | -0.1 | ||
| Food | +1.0 | ||
| Macro | +0.6 | ||
| Architecture | +2.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.6 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | DC-G100D | 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 | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection | Phase-hybrid 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) | 403g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| 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" fully articulating 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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