Upgrade Guide
Lumix LX100 II→Lumix DC-G100D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the LX100 II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the DC-G100D
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Resolution20MP vs 17MP (+3MP)
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Generation5 years newer (2023 vs 2018)
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.
| Genre | LX100 II | DC-G100D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.2 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | +0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.7 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.2 | ||
| Documentary | +1.1 | ||
| Landscape | +0.4 | ||
| Casual | +2.2 | ||
| Food | +2.5 | ||
| Macro | +2.8 | ||
| Architecture | +0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | LX100 II | DC-G100D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £716 used | £649 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 17MP Four Thirds multi-aspect MOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 17MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, Full HD 60p | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, touch AF | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection | |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps (5.5fps with continuous AF) | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~340 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 392g (with battery) | 333g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.76M dots, 0.7x | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.24M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 3.1x zoom lens (24-75mm equivalent, f/1.7-2.8) | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
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