Panasonic LUMIX G G97 Black 2025
Panasonic
67 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
Nikon
90 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Travel
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX G G97 | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.299999237060547 MP | 24.5 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | — | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 49 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 9 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 8.300000190734863 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | MP4, AVCHD | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Battery Life | 290 shots | 380 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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX G G97 Black 2025
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z5 II Z5 II
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.
