Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix S5 IIX→Lumix DC-G100D

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

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Lumix S5 IIX

£2399

2023

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DC-G100D

£649 (-£1,750)

2023

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

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix S5 IIX	DC-G100D
Price	£2,399	£649
Released	2023	2023
Sensor	24.2MP full-frame CMOS	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	24MP	20MP	↓
Video	6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support	4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade)
Autofocus	Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition	Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops	2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses
Burst Rate	9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop)	10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous	↑
Battery Life	~370 shots (CIPA)	~250 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	740g body only	333g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 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	L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)	Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Memory Cards	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot

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