Compare Panasonic Lumix DC-G97 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 IIE
In this technical comparison between the Panasonic Lumix DC-G97 and the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 IIE, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $749 USD (Body only) / $849 USD (with 12-60mm kit lens) and $2,499 USD / £2,399 GBP (Prices at launch).
| Specifications |
Panasonic Lumix DC-G97 |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 IIE |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | February 2025 | May, 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Body Dimensions | 130.4× 93.5× 77.4 mm | 134.3× 102.3× 91.7 mm |
| Weight | 530g (Body with battery and SD card) | 795g (with battery and card) / 712g (body only) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Leica L-Mount |
| Weather Sealing | Yes (Dust and Splash resistant) | Yes Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant to −10°C |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor Technology | Digital Live MOS (no Low Pass Filter) | Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Size | 17.3× 13.0 mm (Four Thirds) | 35.8× 23.8 mm |
| Image Resolution | 20.3 Megapixels | 24.2 Megapixels / 96MP Handheld High-Res Mode |
| ISO Sensitivity | 200 – 25,600 (Expandable to ISO 100) | ISO 100 – 51200 (Extended: 50 – 204800); Dual Native ISO |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Dual I.S. 2 (5.0 stops compensation) | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (Up to 8.0 stops of compensation) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Free-angle (Fully Articulated) Touchscreen OLED (1.84M dots) | 3.0-inch Tilt + Free-Angle articulating touchscreen (1.84 million dots) |
| Viewfinder | OLED Live View Finder (2.36M dots) with 0.74x magnification (35mm equiv.) | 5.76 million dot OLED EVF, 0.78x magnification, 120fps refresh rate |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 49 Areas | 779 points |
| Autofocus System | Contrast AF with DFD (Depth From Defocus) Technology | Phase Hybrid AF with AI-driven subject detection |
| AI Subject Recognition | Yes (Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / Pinpoint) | Yes (Human, Animal, Bird, Vehicle, and Urban Sports recognition) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 9 fps (AFS) / 6 fps (AFC with Live View) | 10 fps (Mechanical); 30 fps (Electronic, with SH/SH Pre-Burst) |
| Formats | RAW, JPEG, 4K PHOTO (30 fps burst), Live View Composite | JPEG (Exif 3.0), RAW (14-bit), HEIF (10-bit) |
| Video | ||
| Video Performance | 4K UHD at 30p/25p/24p (100Mbps); Full HD at 60p; High-speed Full HD at 120 fps | 6K Open Gate (3:2) at 30p; 4K at 60p (APS-C crop); 1080p at 120p |
| Bit-depth | 8-bit Internal (4:2:0) / 8-bit External (4:2:2) via HDMI; V-Log L pre-installed (12 stops of dynamic range) | 4:2:2 10-bit internal; Supports Apple ProRes 422 HQ |
| Audio Connectivity | Yes (3.5 mm for both) | 3.5mm Mic & Headphone; Supports 32-bit Float Audio (via DMW-XLR2 adapter) |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type-D); No recording time limit in 4K | Full-size HDMI (Type A); Support for RAW video output |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 Slot | Dual Slots |
| Sensor Technology | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II supported) | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B; Slot 2: SD (UHS-II); Supports recording to external SSD via USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes (2.4 GHz) | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes (v5.0 Low Energy) | Ver 5.0 (Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (supports charging and power delivery) / Micro-HDMI | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) / Full HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | DMW-BLC12 | DMW-BLK22 (2200 mAh) |
| Battery Life | Approx. 290 shots (Standard) / up to 900 shots in Power Save LVF mode | Approx. 380 shots (LCD) / 340 shots (EVF) |
| USB charging | Yes (via USB-C) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | G97 Body, Battery, AC Adaptor, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Hot Shoe Cover | Camera body, DMW-BLK22 Battery, Charger, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap. |
| Price | $749 USD (Body only) / $849 USD (with 12-60mm kit lens) | $2,499 USD / £2,399 GBP (Prices at launch) |
| Full Details | Lumix DC-G97 - Full Specifications | Lumix DC-S1 IIE - Full Specifications |