Panasonic LUMIX G97 Mirrorless Camera with LUMIX G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens, Black

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Key Features

  • Capture stunning 20.3MP photos with the LUMIX G97 mirrorless camera's incredible image quality.
  • Enjoy versatile shooting with the included LUMIX 12-60mm lens, perfect for landscapes to portraits.
  • Record smooth 4K video at 30fps, ideal for vlogging and capturing memories in high resolution.
  • Never miss a shot with the G97's fast & accurate autofocus, ensuring sharp images every time.
  • The 5-axis image stabilization provides steady shots handheld, even in low-light conditions.
  • Compact & weather-sealed, this mirrorless camera is ready for any adventure, rain or shine!
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Panasonic LUMIX G97 Specifications

LUMIX G97 Camera: Type

LUMIX G97 Camera: Type

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  • Type

    Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera

  • Lens mount

    Micro Four Thirds mount

LUMIX G97 Camera: Image Sensor

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  • Type

    CMOS sensor (17.3 x 13.0mm)

  • Camera effective pixels / Total pixels

    Approx. 20.3 megapixels / Approx. 21.8 megapixels

  • Aspect ratio / Color filter

    4:3 / Primary color filter

  • Dust reduction system

    Image sensor shift type

LUMIX G97 Camera: Latitude

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  • Latitude

    12 stops (V-Log L)

LUMIX G97 Camera: Still Image

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  • Recording file format

    Still image: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31), RAW
    4K Photo: MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch))
    Extracted still images: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31)

  • Aspect ratio

    4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1

  • File size (Pixels)

    4:3: 5184x3888(L) / 3712x2784(M) / 2624x1968(S) / 3328x2496(4K Photo)
    3:2: 5184x3456(L) / 3712x2480(M) / 2624x1752(S) / 3504x2336(4K Photo)
    16:9: 5184x2920(L) / 3840x2160(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 3840x2160(4K Photo)
    1:1: 3888x3888(L) / 2784x2784(M) / 1968x1968(S) / 2880x2880(4K Photo)

  • Image quality

    RAW / RAW+Fine / RAW+Standard / Fine / Standard

  • Color space

    sRGB / AdobeRGB

LUMIX G97 Camera: Motion Picture

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  • Recording file format

    MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch))

  • File size (Pixels)

    [4K] 3840x2160:
    30p, 100Mbps
    24p, 100Mbps

    [FHD] 1920x1080:
    60p, 28Mbps
    30p, 20Mbps

    [HD] 1280x720:
    30p, 10Mbps

  • Slow & Quick

    [FHD] 1920x1080:
    60p (1/2 / 2x / 4x / 8x)
    30p (1/4 / 1/2 / 2x / 4x / 8x)

LUMIX G97 Camera: Viewfinder

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  • Type

    OLED Live View Finder

  • Pixels

    Approx. 2,360k dots

  • Field of view / Magnification

    Approx. 100% / Approx. 1.48x / 0.74x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1, when the aspect ratio is set to 4:3

  • Eye point / Diopter adjustment

    Approx. 20mm at infinity; -1.0 m-1 / -4.0 - +4.0 (dpt)

  • Eye sensor

    Yes

LUMIX G97 Camera: Rear Monitor

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  • Type

    TFT LCD monitor with static touch control

  • Monitor size

    Free-angle, 3.0-inch (7.6cm), 3:2 aspect

  • Pixels

    Approx. 1,840k dots

  • Field of view

    Approx. 100%

LUMIX G97 Camera: Focus

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  • Type

    Contrast AF system

  • DFD technology

    Yes

  • Focus mode

    AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF

  • AF mode

    Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-Area / Custom Multi / 1-Area / Pinpoint
    (Full area touch is available) (Scalable AF frame size and flexible AF position)

  • AF detective range

    EV -4 - 20 (F2.0, ISO100 equivalent, AFS)

  • Starlight AF

    Yes

  • AF assist lamp

    Yes

  • AF lock

    Yes (AF/AE Lock button)

  • Post Focus / Focus Stacking

    Yes / Yes

  • Others

    AF Sensitivity, AF-ON, Focus Peaking, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Focus/Shutter Priority, Focus Switching for Vert/Hor, AF/AE Lock Hold, AF+MF, MF Assist, MF Guide, Focus Ring Lock, Shutter AF, Half Press Shutter, Quick AF, Eye Sensor AF, Loop Focus Frame, Touch Shutter, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Lens Focus Resume

LUMIX G97 Camera: Exposure Control

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  • Light metering system

    1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system

  • Light metering mode

    Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot

  • Metering range

    EV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)

  • Mode dial

    Program AE (P) / Aperture Priority AE (A) / Shutter Priority AE (S) / Manual Exposure (M) / Creative Video (P/A/S/M)* / S&Q / Custom / Scene Guide / Creative Control / Intelligent Auto
    The same exposure operations as P/A/S/M mode is available.

  • Exposure compensation

    1/3 EV step, +/-5EV ( +/-3 EV for motion picture)

  • ISO sensitivity

    (Standard output sensitivity)
    Still image: Auto / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)
    Creative Video Mode: Auto / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)

  • AE lock

    Yes (AF/AE Lock button)

LUMIX G97 Camera: Image Stabilization

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  • Image Stabilization System

    B.I.S. (5-axis / 5.0-stop)
    Dual I.S. 2 (5.0-stop)

LUMIX G97 Camera: White balance

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  • White balance

    AWB / AWBc / AWBw / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting 1, 2, 3, 4

  • White balance adjustment

    Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias

  • Color temperature setting

    2500-10000K in 100K

LUMIX G97 Camera: Shutter

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  • Type

    Focal-plane shutter

  • Shutter speed

    Still image: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/4,000 - 60
    Electronic front curtain shutter: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/2,000 - 60
    Electronic shutter: 1/16,000 - 1
    Motion picture: 1/16,000 - 1/25
    Creative Video M mode / MF mode: 1/16,000 - 1/2

  • Live View Composite

    1/2/1960

  • Self timer

    10sec, 3 images / 2sec / 10sec

  • Remote control

    Remote control by DMW-RS2 (sold separately)

  • Silent mode / Shutter type

    Yes / Yes (Auto / Mechanical / Electronic front curtain / Electronic)

LUMIX G97 Camera: Bracket

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  • AE bracket

    3, 5, 7 images in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV step, max. +/-3 EV, single/burst

  • Aperture bracket

    3, 5 or all positions

  • Focus bracket

    1 to 999 images, focus steps can be set in 10 levels

  • White balance bracket

    3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting

LUMIX G97 Camera: Burst Shooting

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  • Burst speed

    Mechanical shutter / Electronic front curtain shutter:
    H: 9 frames/sec (AFS/MF), 6 frames/sec (AFF/AFC) (with Live View)
    M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View)
    L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)

    Electronic shutter:
    H: 9 frames/sec (AFS/MF), 6 frames/sec (AFF/AFC) (with Live View)
    M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View)
    L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)

  • Number of recordable images

    RAW / RAW+JPEG: More than 27 images
    JPEG: More than 600 images (When using a card with SD Speed Class with "UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)".)

LUMIX G97 Camera: 4K Photo

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  • Burst speed

    30 frames/sec

  • Exif information

    Yes (Each JPEG image cropped out of the 4K burst file complies with EXIF.)

LUMIX G97 Camera: Flash

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  • Flash type

    TTL Built-in-Flash, GN9.0 equivalent (ISO200m) / GN6.4 equivalent (ISO100m) (Reference), Built-in pop-up

  • Flash mode

    Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off

  • Flash synchronization

    1st. Curtain Sync., 2nd Curtain Sync.

  • Flash output adjustment

    1/3EV step +/-3EV

  • Synchronization speed

    Less than 1/200 second

  • Wireless control

    Yes

LUMIX G97 Camera: Color Settings

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  • Photo Style

    Photo Style: Standard / Vivid / Natural / Scenery / Portrait / Monochrome / L. Monochrome / L. Monochrome D / Cinelike D / Cinelike V / V-Log L / Custom
    Picture adjustment: Contrast / Sharpness / Noise Reduction / Saturation / Color Tone / Filter Effect / Grain Effect

  • Filter

    Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Rough Monochrome / Silky Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Soft Focus / Fantasy / Star Filter / One Point Color / Sunshine

LUMIX G97 Camera: Other Functions

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  • Time lapse shot

    Yes

  • Stop motion animation

    Yes

  • Digital zoom

    2x / 4x

  • Extra Tele Conversion

    Still image: Max. 2.0x (EX S), Max. 1.4x (EX M in 4:3, 3:2, 1:1), Max. 1.3x (EX M in 16:9)
    Motion picture: Max. 4.0x (HD), Max. 2.7x (FHD)

  • Other functions

    Real-time Histogram, Guide Lines (3 patterns), Live View Boost, Highlight Display, Center Marker, Zebra Pattern, REC Frame Indicator

LUMIX G97 Camera: Vertical Position Inf

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  • Vertical Position Information

    Still image / Motion picture (ON/OFF)

LUMIX G97 Camera: Level Gauge

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  • Level Gauge

    Yes

LUMIX G97 Camera: Function Button

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  • REC

    Wi-Fi / Q.MENU / Video Record / LVF/Monitor Switch / LVF/Monitor Disp. Style / AF/AE LOCK / AF-ON / Preview / One Push AE / Touch AE / Level Gauge / Focus Area Set / Zoom Control / 1 Shot "4K PHOTO" / Operation Lock / Focus Ring Lock / Dial Operation Switch / Photo Style / Filter Effect / Aspect Ratio / Picture Size

  • REC (Contd.)

    Quality / AFS/AFF / Metering Mode / Burst Rate / 4K PHOTO / Self Timer / Bracket / Highlight Shadow / i. Dynamic / i. Resolution / Min. Shtr Speed / HDR / Shutter Type / Flash Mode / Flash Adjust. / Wireless Flash Setup / Ex. Tele Conv. / Digital Zoom / Stabilizer / E-Stabilization (Video) / I.S. Lock (Video)

  • REC (Contd..)

    4K Live Cropping / Snap Movie / Motion Pic. Set / Picture Mode in Rec. / Sound Rec Level Adj. / Sound Rec Level Disp. / Mic. Directivity Adjust / Silent Mode / Peaking / Histogram / Guide Line / Zebra Pattern / Monochrome Live View / Constant Preview / Live View Boost / Rec Area / Step Zoom / Zoom Speed / Exposure Comp. / Sensitivity / White Balance / AF Mode/MF / Slow & Quick Setting / Rec/Playback Switch / Restore to Default

  • PLAY

    Wi-Fi / LVF/Monitor Switch / Rec/Playback Switch / Send Image (Smartphone) / 4K PHOTO Play / Delete Single / Protect / Rating 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 / RAW Processing / 4K PHOTO Bulk Saving / Restore to Default

LUMIX G97 Camera: Interface

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  • USB

    USB Type-C (USB 2.0 High-Speed)

  • HDMI

    HDMI: microHDMI TypeD / VIERA Link
    Monitor-through: 4:2:2 8bit / 4:2:0 8bit
    Playback: Video: Auto / 4K/30p / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p
    Audio: Stereo

  • Remote input

    Dia. 2.5mm

  • Audio

    Build-in microphone:
    Stereo
    Wind Noise Canceller: OFF / Standard / High

    External microphone input:
    Dia. 3.5mm
    Wind Cut: OFF / Low / Standard / High
    Special Mic: Stereo/Lens Auto/Shotgun/Super Shotgun/Manual is selectable when attaching DMW-MS2 (sold separately)

    Speaker: Monaural
    Headphone output: Dia.3.5mm

  • SD card slot

    SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / SDXC Memory Card

LUMIX G97 Camera: Wireless

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  • Wi-Fi

    IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412 MHz - 2462 MHz (1-11 ch), Wi-Fi / WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode

  • Bluetooth

    Bluetooth v5.0 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE))

LUMIX G97 Camera: Environment

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  • Dust and Splash Resistant

    Yes

  • Operating temperature

    32 Degree F to 104 Degree F (0 Degree C to 40 Degree C)

  • Operating humidity

    10% RH to 80% RH

LUMIX G97 Camera: Battery

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  • Battery

    Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1,200mAh, 8.7Wh) (bundled)
    USB power supply, USB power charging

  • Battery life (CIPA standard)

    Approx. 280 images (rear monitor), 300 images (LVF), 1,050 images (Power Save LVF mode) with H-FS12060

  • Continuous recordable time

    4K/30p: Approx. 90 min with H-FS12060 (Motion picture)

  • Actual recordable time

    4K/30p: Approx. 45 min with H-FS12060 (Motion picture)

  • Battery Info

    Required, Included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium ion

  • Battery Type

    Non-universal

  • Battery Quantity

    1

LUMIX G97 Camera: Physical

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  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    Body only, excluding protrusions: Approx. 5.14 x 3.69 x 3.05" (130.4 x 93.5 x 77.4mm)

  • Weight

    Body Only: Approx. 1.06 lbs (478g)
    With SD card, Battery: Approx. 1.17 lbs (530g)
    With SD card, Battery, H-FS12060 lens included (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap): Approx. 1.64 lbs (740g)

12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

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  • Focal length

    f=12mm to 60mm
    (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)

  • Aperture type

    7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm

  • Maximum aperture

    f/3.5 (Wide) to f/5.6 (Tele)

  • Minimum aperture value

    f/22

  • Lens construction

    11 elements in 9 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens)

  • In focus distance

    Wide: 0.66' (0.20m) to Infinite
    Tele: 0.82' (0.25m) to Infinite
    (from the focus distance reference line)

  • Maximum image magnification

    0.27k (35 mm film camera equivalent: 0.54k)

  • Optical image stabilizer

    Yes

  • [O.I.S.] switch

    None (Setting of the [Stabilizer] is done in [Rec] mode menu by LUMIX digital cameras.)

  • Mount

    Micro Four Thirds Mount

  • Angle of view

    84x (Wide) to 20x (Tele)

  • Filter diameter

    58mm

  • Dust-proof and splash-proof

    Yes

  • Dimensions (L x Dia.)

    Approx. 2.80 x 2.60" (71 x 66mm) (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)

  • Weight

    Approx. 7.4 oz (210g)

  • UPC Code

    885170442498

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About Panasonic LUMIX G97

A great choice for creative photography, LUMIX G97 offers exceptional picture quality with in-camera creative controls, featuring Live View Composite and advanced photo styles for uncompromising color expression.

LUMIX G97

Designed to support bold shooting styles, it includes 5-stop 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 and B.I.S. for enhanced stability. Its video capabilities cater to diverse needs, offering 4K 30p recording with no time limitation and versatile slow/quick motion options. With an intuitive interface and durable build, it boasts a 1,840k-dot free-angle LCD and convenient USB Type-C connectivity.

Get Creative, with Superb Picture Quality

Let your imagination take the lead, with a higher resolution than your phone; built-in, easy-to-use LUMIX Photo Style feature lets you fine-tune your images with a variety of color effect options, no need for outside apps.

Get Creative, with Superb Picture Quality

One Photo, Many Exposures

Create stunning light trails, star trails, or illuminated scenes without overexposing the background using Live View Composite Mode, which combines multiple exposures in real time.

One Photo, Many Exposures

Strong Support for an Aggressive Shooting Style

Your photos and videos will remain sharp even in challenging conditions, with a 5-stop 5-axis Dual I.S.2* system that ensures unrivalled stability.

Strong Support for an Aggressive Shooting Style

Unlimited Video Performance

Reduce cases of overheating; shoot in with 4K 30p with no time limitation**, slow-motion (4x) or quick-motion (8x) in FHD; create cinematic content with 12-stops of V-Log L.

Unlimited Video Performance

Intuitive Design for Smooth Operation

LUMIX G97 makes it easy to frame and focus your shots accurately, even in bright conditions, with a 1,840k-dot free-angle LCD and 2,360k-dot OLED Live View Finder.

Intuitive Design for Smooth Operation

* Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=140mm (35mm camera equivalent f=280mm), when H-FSA14140 is used].

** When the ambient temperature is high, the camera may stop the recording; wait until the camera cools down.

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 36 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning 20.3MP photos with the LUMIX G97 mirrorless camera's incredible image quality.
  • Enjoy versatile shooting with the included LUMIX 12-60mm lens, perfect for landscapes to portraits.
  • Record smooth 4K video at 30fps, ideal for vlogging and capturing memories in high resolution.
  • Never miss a shot with the G97's fast & accurate autofocus, ensuring sharp images every time.
  • The 5-axis image stabilization provides steady shots handheld, even in low-light conditions.
  • Compact & weather-sealed, this mirrorless camera is ready for any adventure, rain or shine!

What's in the box:

  • Panasonic LUMIX G97 Mirrorless Camera (Black)
  • LUMIX G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens (H-FS12060)
  • Battery Pack
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Body Cap
  • Hot Shoe Cover
  • Cover for Battery Grip Connector
  • Lens Cap
  • Lens Hood
  • Lens Rear Cap
  • Panasonic 3 Year Limited Warranty