Upgrade Guide

Lumix G7→Lumix DC-G100D

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

You own

Lumix

£176

2015

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

DC-G100D

£649 (+£473)

2023

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the G7. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the DC-G100D

Unchanged or similar

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.

Full spec comparison

Spec	G7	DC-G100D
Price	£176	£649
Released	2015	2023	↑
Sensor	16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	16MP	20MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, Full HD 1080p/60	4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade)
Autofocus	49-area contrast AF with DFD, face and eye detection, touch AF	Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses
Burst Rate	8fps (6fps with continuous AF)	10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous	↑
Battery Life	~360 shots (CIPA)	~250 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	410g (with battery)	333g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.7x (35mm equiv.)	EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style
Screen	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot

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