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
31 Overall Score
Price $810
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong display (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average burst (32nd percentile)
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 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-H2 | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Nikon Z fc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 21.5MP aps-c |
| AF Points | - | 693 | 425 | 1053 | 121 | 427 |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 11 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 723 | 1000 | 511 | 580 | 397 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX G97 DC-G97MK | 35.3 | 38.1 | 35.2 | 32 | 46.3 | 29 | 46 | 68.1 | 44.2 | 25.9 | 86.8 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.4 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 99.1 | 82.4 | 95 | 99.1 | 46 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 88.6 | 94.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 82.5 | 86.8 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.6 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
| Nikon Z fc Compare | 90.2 | 87.9 | 91.1 | 73.8 | 72.7 | 86.6 | 92.5 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 69.3 | 86.8 |
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