Compare Panasonic Lumix DC-G97 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99
In this technical comparison between the Panasonic Lumix DC-G97 and the Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99, 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 $499 USD / £469 GBP at launch.
| Specifications |
Panasonic Lumix DC-G97 |
Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99 |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | February 2025 | February 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Body Dimensions | 130.4× 93.5× 77.4 mm | 112.0× 67.8× 43.1 mm |
| Weight | 530g (Body with battery and SD card) | 322g (with battery and SD card) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Fixed Lens (24–720mm equivalent, f/3.3–6.4 LEICA DC) |
| Weather Sealing | Yes (Dust and Splash resistant) | No |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor Technology | Digital Live MOS (no Low Pass Filter) | High Sensitivity BSI-CMOS |
| Size | 17.3× 13.0 mm (Four Thirds) | 1/2.3-inch |
| Image Resolution | 20.3 Megapixels | 20.3 Megapixels |
| ISO Sensitivity | 200 – 25,600 (Expandable to ISO 100) | 80 - 3,200 (Expandable to 6,400) |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Dual I.S. 2 (5.0 stops compensation) | 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ (Optical Image Stabilization) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Free-angle (Fully Articulated) Touchscreen OLED (1.84M dots) | 3.0-inch 180° Tiltable Touchscreen LCD (1.84M dots) |
| Viewfinder | OLED Live View Finder (2.36M dots) with 0.74x magnification (35mm equiv.) | None (Removed in this version to prioritize screen size/portability) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 49 Areas | 49 areas |
| Autofocus System | Contrast AF with DFD (Depth From Defocus) Technology | Light Speed AF with DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology |
| AI Subject Recognition | Yes (Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / Pinpoint) | Yes (Face/Eye Detection AF) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 9 fps (AFS) / 6 fps (AFC with Live View) | 10 fps (AFS) / 5 fps (AFC) |
| Formats | RAW, JPEG, 4K PHOTO (30 fps burst), Live View Composite | RAW, JPEG, 4K PHOTO (8MP stills at 30 fps) |
| Video | ||
| Video Performance | 4K UHD at 30p/25p/24p (100Mbps); Full HD at 60p; High-speed Full HD at 120 fps | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) at 30p; Full HD at 60p; High-speed HD at 120 fps |
| 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) | 8-bit (MP4 / H.264) |
| Audio Connectivity | Yes (3.5 mm for both) | No / No |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type-D); No recording time limit in 4K | Micro-HDMI (Type-D) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 Slot | 1 Slot |
| Sensor Technology | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I Speed Class 3 supported) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes (2.4 GHz) | Yes (2.4 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes (v5.0 Low Energy) | Yes (v5.0) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (supports charging and power delivery) / Micro-HDMI | USB-C (with charging support) / Micro-HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | DMW-BLC12 | DMW-BLG10 (7.2V, 1025mAh) |
| Battery Life | Approx. 290 shots (Standard) / up to 900 shots in Power Save LVF mode | Approx. 380 shots |
| USB charging | Yes (via USB-C) | Yes (via USB-C) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | G97 Body, Battery, AC Adaptor, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Hot Shoe Cover | TZ99 Body, DMW-BLG10 Battery, USB-C Cable, AC Adaptor, Hand Strap |
| Price | $749 USD (Body only) / $849 USD (with 12-60mm kit lens) | $499 USD / £469 GBP at launch |
| Full Details | Lumix DC-G97 - Full Specifications | Lumix DC-TZ99 - Full Specifications |