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Quick take: The S1R II has the highest resolution at 44MP; the DC-G97 is the most affordable; only the S1R 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 | S1R IILumix · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649Best | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS | 44.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 44.3MPBest |
| Video | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed | 8K/30p (first for Lumix), 4K/120p (1.1x crop), 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | Phase-hybrid AF (779 points) with AI subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | 8-stop IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 |
| Burst Rate | 6fps (continuous AF) | 40fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 350 shots (CIPA, LCD)Best |
| Weight | 530g (with battery and card)Best | 820g (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, 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 →