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DC-G97 vs OM-5 Mark II
Quick take: The OM-5 Mark II has the highest resolution at 20MP; the DC-G97 is the most affordable; only the OM-5 Mark II is weather sealed.
15 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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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | DC-G97Lumix · 2024 | OM-5 Mark IIOM System · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649Best | £880 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 20.4MPBest |
| Video | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed | 4K/30p, OM-Log400 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | Phase-hybrid AF (121 cross-type points) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | Up to 7.5-stop Sync IS (6.5-stop body-only) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps (continuous AF) | 10fps (AF tracking), 30fps (locked)Best |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 310 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 530g (with battery and card) | 370g (body only)Best |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.37x magnification |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| 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
OM-5 Mark II
Portrait
5.2/10
6.5/10
Street
5.6/10
6.9/10
Travel
5.1/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
3.8/10
5.4/10
Vlogging & Video
5.7/10
6.5/10
Filmmaking
4.9/10
5.1/10
Documentary
4.7/10
6.3/10
Sports & Action
4.6/10
6.7/10
Landscape
4.3/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
7.4/10
Casual
5.7/10
6.1/10
Food
6.2/10
6.9/10
Macro
6.2/10
8.1/10
Architecture
5.0/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
5.5/10
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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