Panasonic LUMIX DC-G100D
Weighing just 193g, this Micro Four Thirds camera stands out for its extreme portability in a mirrorless body. The included tripod grip and bundled accessories make it an accessible, all-in-one starter package right out of the box. It’s best for absolute beginners who prioritize a lightweight, simple setup for stills over advanced video or action shooting.
Type mirrorless
Weight 193 g
14 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average build (5th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
Build
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX DC-G100D | Nikon Z Z9 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Sony FX30 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 45.7MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 493 | 425 | 1053 | 495 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 15 | 40 | 120 | 120 |
| Video | - | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 193 | 1160 | 579 | 608 | 562 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX DC-G100D | 38.2 | 39.9 | 5.1 | 34 | 24.7 | 32.7 | 47 | 29.5 | 17.1 | 48.8 | 35.8 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.6 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.8 | 98.1 | 87.5 | 96.1 | 8.7 | 89.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.4 | 96.9 | 94.7 | 82.3 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.5 | 96.1 | 23.9 | 95.9 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95.2 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.1 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 14.5 | 99.6 |
| Sony FX30 Compare | 93.9 | 87.7 | 73.1 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.4 | 96.7 | 87.5 | 96.1 | 17 | 89.1 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.8 | 99.8 | 91.5 | 99.6 | 85.1 | 51.5 | 95.9 | 87.5 | 96.1 | 17.5 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall13.5
- Video13.5
- Travel12.2
- Youtube11.1
- Beginner26.6
- Vlogging9.3
- Streaming12.2
- Photography14.1
- Wedding Events12.8
- Sports Wildlife16.4
- Product Photography13.8
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