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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

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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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 · 2024GH7Lumix · 2024
Price £649Best£1,699
Sensor 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS25.2MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds
Resolution 20.3MP25.2MPBest
Video Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed5.7K/60p (open gate), C4K/60p 10-bit 4:2:2, ProRes RAW via HDMI
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detectionPhase-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)Best535g (body only)
Dimensions —138.4 × 102.3 × 91.6mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dotsElectronic, 3.68M dots, 0.76×
Screen Fully articulating touchscreen3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots
Mount Micro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD (UHS-II)Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-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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