Camera Details
Panasonic
LUMIX G97
$699~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: February 28, 2025
Who it's for
The Panasonic LUMIX G97 is a 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera, well suited to vlogging and hybrid shooting. Here's where it fits and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Vlogging and handheld video — flip-out screen and a mic input.
- ✓Travel and the outdoors — in-body stabilisation plus weather sealing.
Keep in mind
- !Single card slot — no in-camera backup, which matters for critical paid jobs.
Micro Four Thirds
Sensor
20.3MP
Resolution
4K
Max Video
○
IBIS
9fps
Burst
−
AF Points
Full Specifications
Imaging
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds |
| Image Processor | Venus Engine |
| Effective Resolution | 20.3 MP |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
Exposure Control
| ISO Range (Native) | 200 – 25600 |
|---|---|
| ISO Range (Extended) | − |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/16000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | − |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
Still Image Capture
| Continuous Shooting | 9 fps |
|---|
Video Capture
| Max Resolution | 4K |
|---|---|
| 8K Recording | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 30p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 60p |
| 10-bit Internal | No |
| Recording Limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | V-Log L |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes |
| HDMI Output | − |
Focus
| Phase Detect Points | − |
|---|---|
| Contrast Detect Points | 49 |
| Low Light AF | − |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | No |
Viewfinder
| EVF Type | OLED |
|---|---|
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M dots |
| EVF Magnification | − |
Monitor
| LCD Size | 3" |
|---|---|
| LCD Resolution | 1.84M dots |
| LCD Type | Vari-Angle |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
Interface
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | v5.0 |
| USB | USB-C |
| Memory Card Slots | 1x SD UHS-I |
| GPS | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $699 |
|---|---|
| Body Material | − |
| Dimensions | 130.4×93.5×77.4 mm |
| Weight | 530g (1.17 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | − |
| Battery Life (LCD) | − |
| Battery Type | − |
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