Upgrade Guide
Lumix G90→Lumix G97
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the G90. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the G97
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Generation5 years newer (2024 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (20MP)
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Weather sealingNot 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 | G90 | G97 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.1 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | -0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -0.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.4 | ||
| Landscape | -0.7 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.6 | ||
| Casual | +1.4 | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | -1.1 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | G90 | G97 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £325 used | £649 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS (no low-pass filter) | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 20MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p (V-Log L), Full HD 60p | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 49-area, touch AF | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 5 stops (Dual I.S. 2) | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps (6fps with continuous AF) | 6fps (continuous AF) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~290 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↑ |
| Weight | 533g (with battery) | 530g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
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