Panasonic LUMIX DC-G100D Black 2025
Panasonic
62 Overall Score
vs
OM System OM-5 Silver 2022
OM System
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic LUMIX DC-G100D Black 2025
No customer feedback yet
OM System OM-5 Silver 2022
78 out of 100 high confidence 31 reviews
The OM System OM-5 is overwhelmingly praised for its compact size, light weight, weather sealing, and excellent image quality, making it a favorite for travel and outdoor photography. Users appreciate the computational features like high-res mode and live ND, as well as the vast lens selection. Some minor criticisms include the learning curve for the menu system and the lack of a printed manual, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Weather sealing
- Excellent image quality
- Computational features (high-res, live ND)
- Wide lens selection
Cons
- Menu learning curve
- No printed manual
- Micro USB port
- Diffraction at small apertures
Size and weight 12
Image quality 10
Weather sealing 6
Computational features 5
Lens selection 5
Ease of use 5
Scores
Beginner
Travel
Wedding Events
Video
Sports Wildlife
Vlogging
Streaming
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX DC-G100D | OM System OM-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.299999237060547 MP | 20.399999618530273 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 200 |
| Processor | — | TruePic IX |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC/MOV |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Battery Life | 270 shots | 310 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | Micro-USB |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX DC-G100D Black 2025
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong evf (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
OM System OM-5 Silver 2022
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX DC-G100D Black 20250.089score per dollar
vs
OM System OM-5 Silver 20220.108score per dollar
OM System OM-5 Silver 2022 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: OM System OM-5
Scores 81 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 32 specs.
