Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix S5 II→Lumix DC-G100D

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

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Lumix

Lumix S5 II

£1999

2023

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DC-G100D

£649 (-£1,350)

2023

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The DC-G100D offers little measurable spec improvement over the Lumix S5 II. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix S5 II	DC-G100D
Price	£1,999	£649
Released	2023	2023
Sensor	24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	24MP	20MP	↓
Video	6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log	4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade)
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection	Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses)	2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses
Burst Rate	30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical	10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous	↓
Battery Life	740 shots (CIPA)	~250 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	740g body only	333g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots	EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount	Leica L-mount	Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot

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