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G97 vs G3
Quick take: The G97 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the G3 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | G97Lumix · 2024 | G3Lumix · 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £39Best |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MPBest | 16.0MP |
| Video | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed | Full HD 1080/60i |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | 23-area contrast AF with face detection, touch AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps (continuous AF)Best | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated)Best | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (with battery and card) | 388g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 115.2 × 83.6 × 46.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | LCD EVF, 1.44M dots |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 460k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, 2.5mm remote |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
G97
G3
Portrait
5.2/10
4.7/10
Street
5.6/10
5.8/10
Travel
4.9/10
5.2/10
Wedding & Events
3.8/10
3.2/10
Vlogging & Video
5.5/10
3.6/10
Filmmaking
4.9/10
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Documentary
4.7/10
3.0/10
Sports & Action
4.6/10
4.0/10
Landscape
4.3/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
4.8/10
Casual
5.7/10
4.1/10
Food
6.2/10
5.4/10
Macro
6.2/10
4.7/10
Architecture
5.0/10
4.4/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
3.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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