Upgrade Guide

Lumix Lumix S5→Lumix DC-G100D

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

You own

Lumix

Lumix S5

£1699

2020

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

DC-G100D

£649 (-£1,050)

2023

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Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Lumix S5. 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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Burst rate

10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous vs 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS)
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Generation

3 years newer (2023 vs 2020)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Lumix S5	DC-G100D
Price	£1,699	£649
Released	2020	2023	↑
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS	20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	24MP	20MP	↓
Video	4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion	4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade)
Autofocus	Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection	Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD
Stabilisation	6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses)	2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses
Burst Rate	7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS)	10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous	↑
Battery Life	~470 shots (CIPA)	~250 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	714g (body, battery, card)	333g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification	EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style
Screen	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots	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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