Upgrade Guide
Lumix DC-G97→Lumix GH6
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the DC-G97. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the GH6
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Resolution25MP vs 20MP (+5MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationImproved — 7.5-stop IBIS
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Burst rate14fps vs 6fps (continuous AF)
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Battery life560 shots (CIPA) vs 300 shots (CIPA, estimated)
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 | GH6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.8 | ||
| Street | -0.5 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.3 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.1 | ||
| Documentary | +1.9 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.1 | ||
| Landscape | +1.7 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.5 | ||
| Casual | -1.1 | ||
| Food | +0.2 | ||
| Macro | +1.2 | ||
| Architecture | +1.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | DC-G97 | GH6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £1,199 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 25MP | ↑ |
| Video | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps (continuous AF) | 14fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 560 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 530g (with battery and card) | 739g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD UHS-II |
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