Upgrade Guide
Lumix DC-G97→Lumix FZ82D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the DC-G97. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the FZ82D
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Burst rate10fps vs 6fps (continuous AF)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (18MP)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | DC-G97 | FZ82D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.7 | ||
| Street | -1.0 | ||
| Travel | -0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -1.5 | ||
| Documentary | -0.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.4 | ||
| Landscape | -0.9 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.2 | ||
| Casual | -0.2 | ||
| Food | -2.1 | ||
| Macro | -1.6 | ||
| Architecture | -1.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.9 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | DC-G97 | FZ82D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £379 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 | |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS | 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 18MP | ↓ |
| Video | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed | 4K/30p, 4K Photo burst mode | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF (DFD) with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps (continuous AF) | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 330 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↑ |
| Weight | 530g (with battery and card) | 596g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | Fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD (UHS-I) |
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