Panasonic LUMIX G G97 Black 2025
Panasonic
66 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
98 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX G G97 | Nikon Z Z8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.299999237060547 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 64★ |
| Processor | — | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 49 | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 493 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 9 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | MP4, AVCHD | N-RAW, ProRes RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.82 kg |
| Battery Life | 290 shots | 340 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| 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 Z Z8 Black 2023
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX G G97 Black 20250.111score per dollar
vs
Nikon Z Z8 Black 20230.031score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX G G97 Black 2025 offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
