Panasonic LUMIX G97 DC-G97MK Black 2026
The 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds sensor with 5-stop IBIS delivers 4K/30p video and Log recording, while Live View Composite mode simplifies long-exposure effects in-camera. Its built-in LUMIX Photo Style presets allow for direct color grading without external software, paired with a versatile 12-60mm kit lens. This camera suits beginner content creators who prioritize stabilized, ready-to-share photo and video over fast-action or sports photography.
Type mirrorless
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
34 Overall Score
Price $810
Snapshot
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| Log Profile | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Articulating | Yes |
Connectivity
| USB | USB Type-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX G97 DC-G97MK | Fujifilm X-H2S | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Sony a7 V | Nikon Z Z8 | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 26.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 1053 | 759 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 609 | 610 | 820 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX G97 DC-G97MK | 36 | 39.8 | 35.7 | 33.9 | 47.8 | 29.2 | 46.7 | 71.7 | 49.9 | 27.4 | 88.4 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 90.2 | 96.8 | 94.6 | 93.4 | 97.9 | 96.9 | 98.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 89.7 | 95.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.4 | 98.5 | 65 | 97.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 99.6 |
| Sony a7 V Compare | 96.4 | 90.9 | 95.1 | 91.5 | 91.2 | 66.4 | 97.6 | 99.5 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 96.9 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 92 | 91.3 | 97.8 | 96 | 99.3 | 71.1 | 91.8 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 88.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.1 | 94.7 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.1 | 89.2 | 84.4 | 88.4 |
Price
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