Upgrade Guide

Lumix FZ82D→Lumix DC-G97

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

FZ82D
You own
Lumix
FZ82D
£379
2024
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DC-G97
Upgrade to
Lumix
DC-G97
£649 (+£270)
2024
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the FZ82D. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the DC-G97
Unchanged or similar
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 FZ82D DC-G97
Portrait
4.5
5.2
+0.7
Street
4.6
5.6
+1.0
Travel
4.7
5.1
+0.4
Wedding & Events
3.5
3.8
+0.3
Filmmaking
3.4
4.9
+1.5
Documentary
4.3
4.7
+0.4
Sports & Action
5.0
4.6
-0.4
Landscape
3.4
4.3
+0.9
Wildlife
5.5
5.3
-0.2
Casual
5.5
5.7
+0.2
Food
4.1
6.2
+2.1
Macro
4.6
6.2
+1.6
Architecture
3.8
5.0
+1.2
Astrophotography
2.3
4.2
+1.9
Vlogging & Video —
5.7
Full spec comparison
Spec FZ82D DC-G97
Price £379 £649
Released 2024 2024
Sensor 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS
Resolution 18MP 20MP ↑
Video 4K/30p, 4K Photo burst mode Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF (DFD) with face detection Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection
Stabilisation Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) 5-axis IBIS (4-stop)
Burst Rate 10fps 6fps (continuous AF) ↓
Battery Life 330 shots (CIPA, estimated) 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) ↓
Weight 596g (with battery and card) 530g (with battery and card) ↑
Weather Sealed Not weather sealed Not weather sealed
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen Fixed touchscreen Fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent) Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD (UHS-I) Single SD (UHS-II)
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