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Quick take: The G9 II has the highest resolution at 25MP; the DC-G97 is the most affordable; only the G9 II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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G9 II — Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters: Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
| Specification | DC-G97Lumix · 2024 | G9 IILumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649Best | £1,399 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 25.2MPBest |
| Video | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps (continuous AF) | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)Best |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 680 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 530g (with battery and card)Best | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
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 →