Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix G9→Lumix DC-G100D

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix G9

£549

2017

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

DC-G100D

£649 (+£100)

2023

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Lumix G9. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the DC-G100D

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix G9	DC-G100D
Price	£549	£649
Released	2017	2023	↑
Sensor	Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	20MP	20MP
Video	4K 60fps, C4K 24fps	4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade)
Autofocus	225-point contrast-detect DFD	Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS)	2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses
Burst Rate	20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic	10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous	↓
Battery Life	400 shots (CIPA)	~250 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	658g (body only)	333g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot	EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Memory Cards	2× SD UHS-II	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot

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