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DC-G97 vs PEN
Quick take: The PEN has the highest resolution at 20MP; the DC-G97 is the most affordable; only the PEN is weather sealed.
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 | PENOM System · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649Best | £849 |
| 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/C4K, OM-Log400, vertical video support |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | Phase-hybrid AF (121 points) with subject detection (people, cats, dogs) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 6fps (continuous AF) | 30fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 410 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 530g (with battery and card) | 393g (with battery and card)Best |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD (UHS-I) |
| 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
PEN
Portrait
5.2/10
7.0/10
Street
5.6/10
7.8/10
Travel
5.1/10
7.4/10
Wedding & Events
3.8/10
6.3/10
Vlogging & Video
5.7/10
6.7/10
Filmmaking
4.9/10
5.2/10
Documentary
4.7/10
7.0/10
Sports & Action
4.6/10
7.7/10
Landscape
4.3/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
8.1/10
Casual
5.7/10
6.3/10
Food
6.2/10
6.9/10
Macro
6.2/10
6.8/10
Architecture
5.0/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
5.9/10
Fun & simple
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4.7/10
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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