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Quick take: The S1IIE has the highest resolution at 24MP; the DC-G97 is the most affordable; only the S1IIE 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 | S1IIELumix · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649Best | £1,899 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.0MPBest |
| Video | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed | Open-gate 6K/30p, 4K/60p, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 6fps (continuous AF) | 30fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 380 shots (CIPA, LCD)Best |
| Weight | 530g (with battery and card)Best | 795g (with battery and card) |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), 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 →