Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH5→Lumix DC-G100D

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

You own

Lumix

GH5

£699

2017

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

DC-G100D

£649 (-£50)

2023

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the GH5. 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	GH5	DC-G100D
Price	£699	£649
Released	2017	2023	↑
Sensor	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	20MP	20MP
Video	4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording	4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade)
Autofocus	Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection	Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops)	2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses
Burst Rate	12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)	10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous	↓
Battery Life	~410 shots (CIPA)	~250 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	725g (with battery and card)	333g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification	EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style
Screen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot

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