Panasonic LUMIX G G97 Black 2025
Panasonic
70 Overall Score
vs
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
OM System
88 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Video
Wedding Events
Vlogging
Streaming
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX G G97 | OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.299999237060547 MP | 20.399999618530273 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 200 |
| Processor | — | TruePic IX |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 49 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 9 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | MP4, AVCHD | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 290 shots | 310 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX G G97 Black 2025
- Strong video (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
- Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.