Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S9→Lumix DC-G100D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The DC-G100D offers little measurable spec improvement over the Lumix S9. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | DC-G100D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Street | -2.0 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S9 | DC-G100D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £649 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | 333g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Leica L mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
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