Upgrade Guide
Lumix DC-G97→Lumix TZ300
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The TZ300 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most DC-G97 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the TZ300
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Burst rate10fps vs 6fps (continuous AF)
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Battery life360 shots (CIPA) vs 300 shots (CIPA, estimated)
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Generation2 years newer (2026 vs 2024)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
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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 | TZ300 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.6 | ||
| Street | -0.2 | ||
| Travel | +0.8 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.4 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -1.7 | ||
| Documentary | -0.9 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.8 | ||
| Landscape | -0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.9 | ||
| Casual | -0.5 | ||
| Food | -2.0 | ||
| Macro | -1.2 | ||
| Architecture | -1.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.4 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | DC-G97 | TZ300 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £869 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed | 4K/30p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | 5-axis image stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps (continuous AF) | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | 360 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 530g (with battery and card) | 337g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | Fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Leica 15x zoom lens (24-360mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD (UHS-I) |
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