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DC-G97 vs L10
Quick take: The L10 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the DC-G97 is the most affordable.
15 specs side by side·16 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 | DC-G97Lumix · 2024 | L10Lumix · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649Best | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS | 20.4MP (26.5MP multi-aspect) Four Thirds BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.4MPBest |
| Video | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed | 5.6K/60p, 4K/120p, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | AI-tracking hybrid phase-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps (continuous AF) | 30fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) |
| Weight | 530g (with battery and card) | 508gBest |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None (screen only) |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
L10
Portrait
5.2/10
6.3/10
Street
5.6/10
7.1/10
Travel
5.1/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
3.8/10
5.4/10
Vlogging & Video
5.7/10
6.2/10
Filmmaking
4.9/10
5.6/10
Documentary
4.7/10
6.2/10
Sports & Action
4.6/10
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Landscape
4.3/10
5.4/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
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Casual
5.7/10
5.5/10
Food
6.2/10
5.9/10
Macro
6.2/10
5.8/10
Architecture
5.0/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
4.5/10
Fun & simple
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3.4/10
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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