Panasonic LUMIX G G97 Black 2025
Panasonic
68 Overall Score
vs
Leica SL SL3 Reporter Olive Green 2024
Leica
80 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Wedding Events
Streaming
Video
Beginner
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX G G97 | Leica SL SL3 Reporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.299999237060547 MP | 60.29999923706055 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 50★ |
| Processor | — | Maestro IV |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 49 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 315 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 9 fps | 15 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 15 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | MP4, AVCHD | H.265, H.264, ProRes 422 HQ |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.77 kg |
| Battery Life | 290 shots★ | 260 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX G G97 Black 2025
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Leica SL SL3 Reporter Olive Green 2024
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL3 Reporter
Scores 80 overall, wins 5 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.