Nikon
Z30
Compact APS-C Z mount for vloggers and beginners.
$709
Launch priceReleased Jun 2022
Panasonic
LUMIX G100D
Creator-focused MFT vlogging camera with 20.3MP sensor, OZO directional audio, 4K30 video, 2.36M-dot OLED EVF, vari-angle touchscreen, and USB-C — running-change update to G100.
$748
Launch priceReleased Dec 2023
LUMIX G100D is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
Z30
Wins
LUMIX G100D
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AZ30 has higher AF points / zones (209 vs 49)
- AZ30 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
- AZ30 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AZ30 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 6 fps)
- AZ30 has higher 1080p max frame rate (100 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Z30
128 × 74 × 60 mm
405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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LUMIX G100D
116 × 83 × 54 mm
346 g (0.76 lb / 12.20 oz)
Z30 is 10mm shorter than LUMIX G100D but it is also 12mm wider and 5mm thicker.
Z30 is 59 g heavier than LUMIX G100D.
Depth (front-to-back): 60mm Z30 · 54mm LUMIX G100D
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Z30
128 × 74 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
LUMIX G100D
116 × 83 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Z30
128 × 60 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
LUMIX G100D
116 × 54 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z30
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
LUMIX G100D
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Z30
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
LUMIX G100D
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Z30
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 73.5, 59.5
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AF points / zones
209 vs 49 — higher is better
AA filter
Only Z30 supports it
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AF low-light limit
-4.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Reasons to choose
LUMIX G100D
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 115.6, 83.1, 54.2
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I U3
Codecs
Adds MP4
Weight
346 g vs 405 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
30 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Z30
Pros
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓Vlog features
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –No EVF
- –No IBIS
- –Single slot
LUMIX G100D
Pros
- ✓Compact 346 g MFT vlogging body
- ✓OZO Audio by Nokia tracking
- ✓4K30 + V-Log L + frame markers
- ✓2.36M-dot OLED EVF (upgrade from G100)
- ✓USB-C port (upgrade from G100)
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Single UHS-I SD slot
- –Contrast AF only
- –MFT sensor limits low light
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Z30 and LUMIX G100D at major authorized retailers.
Panasonic LUMIX G100D
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, Z30 or LUMIX G100D?
LUMIX G100D scores 7.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Z30 — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the Z30 and LUMIX G100D?
Z30 is 20.8 MP and LUMIX G100D is 20.3 MP, so the Z30 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Z30 and LUMIX G100D?
Z30 does not have IBIS, while LUMIX G100D does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Z30 or the LUMIX G100D?
Z30 reaches 11 fps electronic. LUMIX G100D reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Z30 and LUMIX G100D?
Z30 weighs 405 g and LUMIX G100D weighs 346 g, so the LUMIX G100D is 59 g lighter.
Do the Z30 and LUMIX G100D record 4K video?
Z30: 4K up to 29.97p. LUMIX G100D: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Z30 and LUMIX G100D weather sealed?
Z30: No. LUMIX G100D: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 330 shots (CIPA) for the Z30 and 280 shots for the LUMIX G100D, giving the Z30 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Z30 launched at $709 and LUMIX G100D at $748. The Z30 is $39 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Panasonic press materials.