Upgrade Guide

Lumix S1 II→Lumix DC-G100D

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

You own

Lumix

S1 II

£2200

2025

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Upgrade to

Lumix

DC-G100D

£649 (-£1,551)

2023

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The DC-G100D offers little measurable spec improvement over the S1 II. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	S1 II	DC-G100D
Price	£2,200	£649
Released	2025	2023	↓
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	24MP	20MP	↓
Video	6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal	4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade)
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle)	Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops	2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses
Burst Rate	30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical)	10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous	↓
Battery Life	~400 shots (CIPA)	~250 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	680g (body only)	333g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78×	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	Leica L-mount	Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Memory Cards	Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot

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