Panasonic LUMIX G97 DC-G97MK Black 2025
Panasonic
64 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
95 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX G97 DC-G97MK | Nikon Z Z8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.299999237060547 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 64★ |
| Processor | — | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 493 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 9 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | AVCHD, MP4 | N-RAW, ProRes RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.15 kg | 0.82 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 340 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX G97 DC-G97MK Black 2025
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX G97 DC-G97MK Black 20250.083score per dollar
vs
Nikon Z Z8 Black 20230.071score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX G97 DC-G97MK Black 2025 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 14 of 33 specs.
