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DC-G97 vs S1R
Quick take: The S1R has the highest resolution at 47MP; the DC-G97 is the most affordable; only the S1R 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.
Lumix
S1R 2019
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
£2499
list price · used from £1500 at eBay
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
S1R — High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography: A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.
Who should buy what
S1R (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
- Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
- Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
- Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | DC-G97Lumix · 2024 | S1RLumix · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649Best | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 47.3MPBest |
| Video | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps (continuous AF) | 9fps continuous with AF/AEBest |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 530g (with battery and card)Best | 898g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
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
S1R
Portrait
5.2/10
6.9/10
Street
5.6/10
4.8/10
Travel
5.1/10
4.8/10
Wedding & Events
3.8/10
6.5/10
Vlogging & Video
5.7/10
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Filmmaking
4.9/10
6.6/10
Documentary
4.7/10
6.0/10
Sports & Action
4.6/10
6.0/10
Landscape
4.3/10
7.2/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
6.3/10
Casual
5.7/10
3.8/10
Food
6.2/10
6.7/10
Macro
6.2/10
7.7/10
Architecture
5.0/10
7.5/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
6.6/10
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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