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Quick take: The DC-G97 is the most affordable; only the GH5 II is weather sealed.
15 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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| Specification | DC-G97Lumix · 2024 | GH5 IILumix · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649Best | £979 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS | 20.3MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed | Unlimited 6K/4K recording, 4K/60p, 10-bit 4:2:2, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus (225 areas), face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | 5-axis IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 |
| Burst Rate | 6fps (continuous AF) | 9fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 410 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 530g (with battery and card)Best | 727g (with battery and card) |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 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 3.1, full-size HDMI, 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 →