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Panasonic LUMIX G97 Compact Hybrid Micro Four-Thirds Mirrorless Camera with12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 lens

MFR# DCG97MK
Expected February 24, 2025
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  • Get Creative, with Superb Picture Quality
  • One Photo, Many Exposures: Live View Composite
  • Strong Support for an Aggressive Shooting Style
  • Video Performance to Meet All Needs
  • Intuitive Design for Smooth Operation

Panasonic LUMIX G97 Compact Hybrid Micro Four-Thirds Mirrorless Camera with LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 lens

A great choice for creative photography, LUMIX G97 offers exceptional picture quality with in-camera creative controls, featuring Live View Composite and advanced photo styles for uncompromising color expression. Designed to support bold shooting styles, it includes 5-stop 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 and B.I.S. for enhanced stability. Its video capabilities cater to diverse needs, offering 4K 30p recording with no time limitation and versatile slow/quick motion options. With an intuitive interface and durable build, it boasts a 1,840k-dot free-angle LCD and convenient USB Type-C connectivity.

  • Get Creative, with Superb Picture Quality: Let your imagination take the lead, with a higher resolution than your phone; built-in, easy-to-use LUMIX Photo Style feature lets you fine-tune your images with a variety of color effect options, no need for outside apps

  • One Photo, Many Exposures: Create stunning light trails, star trails, or illuminated scenes without overexposing the background using Live View Composite Mode, which combines multiple exposures in real time

  • Strong Support for an Aggressive Shooting Style: Your photos and videos will remain sharp even in challenging conditions, with a 5-stop 5-axis Dual I.S.2* system that ensures unrivalled stability

  • Unlimited Video Performance: Reduce cases of overheating; shoot in with 4K 30p with no time limitation**, slow-motion (4x) or quick-motion (8x) in FHD; create cinematic content with 12-stops of V-Log L.

  • Intuitive Design for Smooth Operation: LUMIX G97 makes it easy to frame and focus your shots accurately, even in bright conditions, with a 1,840k-dot free-angle LCD and 2,360k-dot OLED Live View Finder

* Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=140mm (35mm camera equivalent f=280mm), when H-FSA14140 is used]

** When the ambient temperature is high, the camera may stop the recording; wait until the camera cools down.

TYPE

Type

Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera

Lens mount

Micro Four Thirds mount

IMAGE SENSOR

Type

CMOS sensor (17.3 x 13.0 mm)

Camera effective pixels / Total pixels

Approx. 20.3 megapixels / Approx. 21.8 megapixels

Aspect ratio / Color filter

4:3 / Primary color filter

Dust reduction system

Image sensor shift type

LATITUDE

12 stops (V-Log L)

STILL IMAGE

Recording file format

Still image

JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31), RAW

4K PHOTO (*1)

MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch))

Extracted still images: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31)

Aspect ratio

4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1

File size (Pixels)

4:3

5184x3888(L) / 3712x2784(M) / 2624x1968(S) / 3328x2496(4K PHOTO)

3:2

5184x3456(L) / 3712x2480(M) / 2624x1752(S) / 3504x2336(4K PHOTO)

16:9

5184x2920(L) / 3840x2160(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 3840x2160(4K PHOTO)

1:1

3888x3888(L) / 2784x2784(M) / 1968x1968(S) / 2880x2880(4K PHOTO)

Image quality

RAW / RAW+Fine / RAW+Standard / Fine / Standard

Color space

sRGB / AdobeRGB

MOTION PICTURE (*1)

Recording file format

MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch))

File size (Pixels)

[4K] 3840x2160

30p, 100Mbps

24p, 100Mbps

[FHD] 1920x1080

60p, 28Mbps

30p, 20Mbps

[HD] 1280x720

30p, 10Mbps

Slow & Quick

[FHD] 1920x1080

60p (1/2 / 2x / 4x / 8x)

30p (1/4 / 1/2 / 2x / 4x / 8x)

VIEWFINDER

Type

OLED Live View Finder

Pixels

Approx. 2,360k dots

Field of view / Magnification

Approx. 100% / Approx. 1.48x / 0.74x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1, when the aspect ratio is set to 4:3

Eye point / Diopter adjustment

Approx. 20mm at infinity; -1.0 m-1 / -4.0 - +4.0 (dpt)

Eye sensor

Yes

REAR MONITOR

Type

TFT LCD monitor with static touch control

Monitor size

Free-angle, 3.0-inch (7.6cm), 3:2 aspect

Pixels

Approx. 1,840k dots

Field of view

Approx. 100%

FOCUS

Type

Contrast AF system

DFD technology

Yes

Focus mode

AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF

AF mode

Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-Area / Custom Multi / 1-Area / Pinpoint

(Full area touch is available) (Scalable AF frame size and flexible AF position)

AF detective range

EV -4 - 20 (F2.0, ISO100 equivalent, AFS)

Starlight AF

Yes

AF assist lamp

Yes

AF lock

Yes (AF/AE Lock button)

Post Focus / Focus Stacking

Yes / Yes

Others

AF Sensitivity, AF-ON, Focus Peaking, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Focus/Shutter Priority, Focus Switching for Vert/Hor, AF/AE Lock Hold, AF+MF, MF Assist, MF Guide, Focus Ring Lock, Shutter AF, Half Press Shutter, Quick AF, Eye Sensor AF, Loop Focus Frame, Touch Shutter, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Lens Focus Resume

EXPOSURE CONTROL

Light metering system

1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system

Light metering mode

Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot

Metering range

EV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)

Mode dial

Program AE (P) / Aperture Priority AE (A) / Shutter Priority AE (S) / Manual Exposure (M) / Creative Video (P/A/S/M)* / S&Q / Custom / Scene Guide / Creative Control / Intelligent Auto

*The same exposure operations as P/A/S/M mode is available.

Exposure compensation

1/3 EV step, +/-5EV (+/-3 EV for motion picture)

ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)

Still image: Auto / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)

Creative Video Mode: Auto / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)

AE lock

Yes (AF/AE Lock button)

IMAGE STABILIZATION SYSTEM

B.I.S. (5-axis / 5.0-stop*)

*Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=60mm (35mm camera equivalent f=120mm) when H-FS12060 is used.]

Dual I.S. 2 (5.0-stop**)

**Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=140mm (35mm camera equivalent f=280mm) when H-FSA14140 is used.]

WHITE BALANCE

White balance

AWB / AWBc / AWBw / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting 1, 2, 3, 4

White balance adjustment

Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias

Color temperature setting

2500-10000K in 100K

SHUTTER

Type

Focal-plane shutter

Shutter speed

Still image: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/4,000 - 60

Electronic front curtain shutter: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/2,000 - 60

Electronic shutter: 1/16,000 - 1

Motion picture: 1/16,000 - 1/25

Creative Video M mode / MF mode: 1/16,000 - 1/2

Live View Composite

1/2 - 60

Self timer

10sec, 3 images / 2sec / 10sec

Remote control

Remote control by DMW-RS2 (sold separately)

Silent mode / Shutter type

Yes / Yes (Auto / Mechanical / Electronic front curtain / Electronic)

BRACKET

AE bracket

3, 5, 7 images in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV step, max. +/-3 EV, single/burst

Aperture bracket

3, 5 or all positions

Focus bracket

1 to 999 images, focus steps can be set in 10 levels

White balance bracket

3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting

BURST SHOOTING

Burst speed

Mechanical shutter / Electronic front curtain shutter

H: 9 frames/sec (AFS/MF), 6 frames/sec (AFF/AFC) (with Live View) *When H-FS12060 is used.

M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View)

L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)

Electronic shutter

H: 9 frames/sec (AFS/MF), 6 frames/sec (AFF/AFC) (with Live View) *When H-FS12060 is used.

M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View)

L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)

Number of recordable images

RAW / RAW+JPEG: More than 27 images

JPEG: More than 600 images (When using a card with SD Speed Class with "UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)".)

*Until the burst shooting speed slows. When recording is performed under the test conditions specified by Panasonic.

4K PHOTO (*1)

Burst speed

30 frames/sec

Exif information

Yes (Each JPEG image cropped out of the 4K burst file complies with EXIF.)

FLASH

Flash type

TTL Built-in-Flash, GN9.0 equivalent (ISO200 m) / GN6.4 equivalent (ISO100 m) (Reference), Built-in pop-up

Flash mode

Auto*, Auto/Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off *For iA, iA+ only.

Flash synchronization

1st. Curtain Sync., 2nd Curtain Sync.

Flash output adjustment

1/3EV step +/-3EV

Synchronization speed

Less than 1/200 second

Wireless control

Yes

COLOR SETTINGS

Photo Style

Photo Style

Standard / Vivid / Natural / Scenery / Portrait / Monochrome / L. Monochrome / L. Monochrome D / Cinelike D / Cinelike V / V-Log L / Custom

Picture adjustment

Contrast / Sharpness / Noise Reduction / Saturation / Color Tone / Filter Effect / Grain Effect

*Adjustable settings vary depending on the Photo Style mode.

Filter

Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Rough Monochrome* / Silky Monochrome* / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Soft Focus* / Fantasy / Star Filter* / One Point Color / Sunshine*

*For photos only.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Time lapse shot

Yes

Stop motion animation

Yes

Digital zoom

2x / 4x

Extra Tele Conversion

Still image: Max. 2.0x (EX S), Max. 1.4x (EX M in 4:3, 3:2, 1:1), Max. 1.3x (EX M in 16:9)

Motion picture: Max. 4.0x (HD), Max. 2.7x (FHD)

Other functions

Real-time Histogram, Guide Lines (3 patterns), Live View Boost, Highlight Display, Center Marker, Zebra Pattern, REC Frame Indicator

VERTICAL POSITION INFORMATION

Still image / Motion picture (ON/OFF)

LEVEL GAUGE

Yes

FUNCTION BUTTON SETTINGS

REC

Wi-Fi / Q.MENU / Video Record / LVF/Monitor Switch / LVF/Monitor Disp. Style / AF/AE LOCK / AF-ON / Preview / One Push AE / Touch AE / Level Gauge / Focus Area Set / Zoom Control / 1 Shot "4K PHOTO" / Operation Lock / Focus Ring Lock / Dial Operation Switch / Photo Style / Filter Effect / Aspect Ratio / Picture Size / Quality / AFS/AFF / Metering Mode / Burst Rate / 4K PHOTO / Self Timer / Bracket / Highlight Shadow / i. Dynamic / i. Resolution / Min. Shtr Speed / HDR / Shutter Type / Flash Mode / Flash Adjust. / Wireless Flash Setup / Ex. Tele Conv. / Digital Zoom / Stabilizer / E-Stabilization (Video) / I.S. Lock (Video) / 4K Live Cropping / Snap Movie / Motion Pic. Set / Picture Mode in Rec. / Sound Rec Level Adj. / Sound Rec Level Disp. / Mic. Directivity Adjust / Silent Mode / Peaking / Histogram / Guide Line / Zebra Pattern / Monochrome Live View / Constant Preview / Live View Boost / Rec Area / Step Zoom / Zoom Speed / Exposure Comp. / Sensitivity / White Balance / AF Mode/MF / Slow & Quick Setting / Rec/Playback Switch / Restore to Default

PLAY

Wi-Fi / LVF/Monitor Switch / Rec/Playback Switch / Send Image (Smartphone) / 4K PHOTO Play / Delete Single / Protect / Rating 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 / RAW Processing / 4K PHOTO Bulk Saving / Restore to Default

OSD LANGUAGE

Please refer to "OSD" Sheet

INTERFACE

USB

USB Type-C® (USB 2.0 High-Speed)

HDMI

HDMI

microHDMI TypeD / VIERA Link

Monitor-through

4:2:2 8bit / 4:2:0 8bit

Playback

Video: Auto / 4K/30p / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p

Audio: Stereo

Remote input

φ2.5mm

Audio

Build-in microphone

Stereo

Wind Noise Canceller: OFF / Standard / High

External microphone input

φ3.5mm

Wind Cut: OFF / Low / Standard / High *When attaching Φ3.5mm microphone.

Special Mic: Stereo/Lens Auto/Shotgun/Super Shotgun/Manual is selectable when attaching DMW-MS2 (sold separately).

Speaker

Monaural

Headphone output

φ3.5mm

SD card slot

SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card* / SDXC Memory Card*

*Compatible with UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards.

WIRELESS

Wi-Fi

IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412 MHz - 2462 MHz (1-11 ch), Wi-Fi / WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode

Bluetooth

Bluetooth® v5.0 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE))

DUST AND SPLASH RESISTANT*

Yes.

*Dust and Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.

POWER

Battery

Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1,200mAh, 8.7Wh) (bundled)

USB power supply, USB power charging

Battery life (CIPA standard)

Approx. 280 images (rear monitor), 300 images (LVF), 1,050 images (Power Save LVF mode*) with H-FS12060

*Under the test conditions specified by Panasonic based on CIPA standard. When the time to get in the sleep mode is set to 1 sec.

Continuous recordable time (Motion picture) (*1)

4K/30p: Approx. 90 min with H-FS12060

Actual recordable time (Motion picture) (*1)

4K/30p: Approx. 45 min with H-FS12060

DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 130.4 x 93.5 x 77.4 mm / 5.14 x 3.69 x 3.05 inch (Body only, excluding protrusions)

Weight

Approx. 530g / 1.17 lb (SD card, Battery, Body)

Approx. 478g / 1.06 lb (Body only)

Approx. 740g / 1.64 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FS12060 lens included) (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap)

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Operating temperature

0 to 40 (32°F to 104°F)

Operating humidity

10%RH to 80RH

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Software

The software to process RAW file on computer is not bundled with this camera. To do this, SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download at Adwaa's website using computer connected to the Internet.

http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/ (For Windows / Mac) 

Standard accessories

DC-G97M Kit

Battery Pack, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover, Cover for the Battery Grip Connector, Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap

Operating Instructions for advanced features is available for downloaded at Panasonic LUMIX Customer Support Site using PC, smartphone or tablet connected to the Internet.

(*1) About motion picture recording / 4K PHOTO recording

- Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class 4" or higher when recording motion pictures in [FHD] or [HD].

- Use a card with SD Speed Class with UHS-I / UHS-II Speed Class 3 (U3) when recording motion pictures in [4K] or [4K PHOTO].

- Motion pictures in [4K]:

- When using an SDHC memory card: You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back separately.

- When using an SDXC memory card: You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 96 GB or 3 hours 4 minutes in length, but the motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back separately.

- Motion pictures in [FHD] [HD]:

- You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB or 30 minutes in length, but the motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back separately.

- When the ambient temperature is high or continuous recording is performed, the camera may stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down.

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