Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH4→Lumix DC-G100D

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

You own

Lumix

GH4

£349

2014

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

DC-G100D

£649 (+£300)

2023

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the GH4. 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

Full spec comparison

Spec	GH4	DC-G100D
Price	£349	£649
Released	2014	2023	↑
Sensor	16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	16MP	20MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps	4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade)
Autofocus	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection	Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD
Stabilisation	None (no body IBIS)	2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses
Burst Rate	12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC)	10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous	↓
Battery Life	~500 shots (CIPA)	~250 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	560g (with battery and card)	333g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification	EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot

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