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DC-G97 vs ZV-E10 II
Quick take: The ZV-E10 II has the highest resolution at 26MP; the DC-G97 is the most affordable; only the ZV-E10 II 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.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
ZV-E10 II — Youtube & Content Creation: Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
Who should buy what
ZV-E10 II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | DC-G97Lumix · 2024 | ZV-E10 IISony · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649Best | £824 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 26.0MPBest |
| Video | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Cinetone, 10-bit, S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps (continuous AF) | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~570 shots equivalentBest |
| Weight | 530g (with battery and card) | 293g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | No viewfinder |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
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
ZV-E10 II
Portrait
5.2/10
6.8/10
Street
5.6/10
7.0/10
Travel
5.1/10
7.1/10
Wedding & Events
3.8/10
6.1/10
Vlogging & Video
5.7/10
7.4/10
Filmmaking
4.9/10
6.1/10
Documentary
4.7/10
7.5/10
Sports & Action
4.6/10
6.6/10
Landscape
4.3/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
7.2/10
Casual
5.7/10
6.4/10
Food
6.2/10
6.9/10
Macro
6.2/10
5.7/10
Architecture
5.0/10
5.9/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
5.7/10
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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