Upgrade Guide
Lumix LX100 II→Lumix G97
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The G97 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most LX100 II owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the G97
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Resolution20MP vs 17MP (+3MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Generation6 years newer (2024 vs 2018)
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 | LX100 II | G97 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.8 | ||
| Street | -0.9 | ||
| Travel | -0.8 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.4 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.5 | ||
| Documentary | +1.0 | ||
| Landscape | +0.2 | ||
| Casual | +1.5 | ||
| Food | +2.1 | ||
| Macro | +1.5 | ||
| Architecture | +0.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | LX100 II | G97 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £716 used | £649 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 17MP Four Thirds multi-aspect MOS | 20.3MP Four Thirds CMOS | |
| Resolution | 17MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, Full HD 60p | Unlimited 4K/30p, V-Log L pre-installed | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, touch AF | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus, face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | 5-axis IBIS (4-stop) | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps (5.5fps with continuous AF) | 6fps (continuous AF) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~340 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↓ |
| Weight | 392g (with battery) | 530g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.76M dots, 0.7x | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.24M dots | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 3.1x zoom lens (24-75mm equivalent, f/1.7-2.8) | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
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