Panasonic LUMIX G97 DC-G97MK Black 2026
The 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds sensor with 5-stop IBIS delivers 4K/30p video and Log recording, while Live View Composite mode simplifies long-exposure effects in-camera. Its built-in LUMIX Photo Style presets allow for direct color grading without external software, paired with a versatile 12-60mm kit lens. This camera suits beginner content creators who prioritize stabilized, ready-to-share photo and video over fast-action or sports photography.
Type mirrorless
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
30 Overall Score
Price $810
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average sensor (25th percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
- Below average af (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| Log Profile | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Articulating | Yes |
Connectivity
| USB | USB Type-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX G97 DC-G97MK | Fujifilm X-H2 | Sony Alpha 6700 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Nikon Z6 III | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 793 | 1053 | 299 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 20 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 413 | 588 | 670 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX G97 DC-G97MK | 30.8 | 33.8 | 36.7 | 26.8 | 38.8 | 24.5 | 44.7 | 58.7 | 36.9 | 25.6 | 82.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 88.9 | 83.7 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.7 | 81 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 92.9 |
| Sony Alpha 6700 Compare | 97.3 | 85.1 | 90.2 | 66.4 | 88.3 | 92.2 | 94.7 | 81 | 92.7 | 92.2 | 82.9 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 85.9 | 93.8 | 86.9 | 82.3 | 46.3 | 98.6 | 81 | 92.7 | 92.2 | 97.9 |
| Nikon Z6 III Compare | 81.7 | 95.1 | 96.8 | 95.4 | 95.9 | 51.5 | 89 | 81 | 92.7 | 96.9 | 82.9 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.3 | 88.4 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.2 | 93.8 | 81 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 99.5 |
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