Upgrade Guide

Lumix GH7→Lumix DC-G100D

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

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Lumix

GH7

£1700

2024

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Lumix

DC-G100D

£649 (-£1,051)

2023

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The DC-G100D offers little measurable spec improvement over the GH7. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	GH7	DC-G100D
Price	£1,700	£649
Released	2024	2023	↓
Sensor	25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	25MP	20MP	↓
Video	5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI	4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade)
Autofocus	Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition	Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD
Stabilisation	5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens)	2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses
Burst Rate	75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)	10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous	↓
Battery Life	~370 shots (CIPA)	~250 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	535g (body only)	333g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76×	EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Memory Cards	Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot

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