Upgrade Guide
Lumix FZ82D→Lumix DC-G97
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
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 | +0.7 | ||
| Street | +1.0 | ||
| Travel | +0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.3 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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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