Upgrade Guide
Lumix DC-G100D→Lumix DC-G97
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The DC-G97 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most DC-G100D owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the DC-G97
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life300 shots (CIPA, estimated) vs ~250 shots (CIPA)
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Generation1 year newer (2024 vs 2023)
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 | DC-G100D | DC-G97 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.4 | ||
| Street | -0.9 | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.3 | ||
| Documentary | -0.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.7 | ||
| Landscape | -0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.6 | ||
| Casual | -0.8 | ||
| Food | -0.4 | ||
| Macro | -1.3 | ||
| Architecture | -0.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.8 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | DC-G100D | DC-G97 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £649 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous | 6fps (continuous AF) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↑ |
| Weight | 333g (body only) | 530g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
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