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DC-G97 vs GH7
Quick take: The GH7 has the highest resolution at 25MP; the DC-G97 is the most affordable; only the GH7 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
GH7 — Video & Documentary: The GH7 is the GH series at its peak — phase-detect AF finally arrived, alongside 5.7K/60p open-gate, C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, and ProRes RAW. A landmark video camera in the Micro Four Thirds format, and the most complete GH Panasonic has ever built.
Who should buy what
GH7 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Video professionals who want the best MFT camera ever made
- Documentary and event videographers who need reliable AF and great stabilisation
- Hybrid photographers who want high burst rates and serious video in one body
- GH5/GH6 owners ready for a major upgrade
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | DC-G97Lumix · 2024 | GH7Lumix · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649Best | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS | 25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 25.2MPBest |
| Video | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed | 5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | Phase-detect + contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps (continuous AF) | 75fps (electronic), 14fps (mechanical)Best |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~370 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 530g (with battery and card)Best | 535g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76× |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
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
DC-G97
GH7
Portrait
5.2/10
7.2/10
Street
5.6/10
5.7/10
Travel
5.1/10
5.6/10
Wedding & Events
3.8/10
7.4/10
Vlogging & Video
5.7/10
6.2/10
Filmmaking
4.9/10
7.3/10
Documentary
4.7/10
7.4/10
Sports & Action
4.6/10
8.6/10
Landscape
4.3/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
8.5/10
Casual
5.7/10
4.9/10
Food
6.2/10
6.9/10
Macro
6.2/10
7.8/10
Architecture
5.0/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
5.1/10
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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