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Accidents happen where life happens. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failure, and more.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Protect your product from drops, spills, and more.
Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!
When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for purchase Internationally or in U.S. Territories.
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Black
1x Hot Shoe
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C at 10 to 80% Humidity
Image sensor shift type
sRGB / AdobeRGB
AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF
Yes (AF/AE Lock button)
EV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)
Yes (AF/AE Lock button)
f=12mm to 60mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)
f/3.5 (Wide) to f/5.6 (Tele)
84x (Wide) to 20x (Tele)
Micro Four Thirds
Actual: 21.77 Megapixel
Effective: 20.3 Megapixel (8176 x 1920)
17.3 x 13 mm (Four Thirds) MOS
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
No
Stills & Video
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Electronic Shutter
1/16000 to 1 Second
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
1/2000 to 60 Seconds
Bulb Mode
Photo
Native: 200 to 25,600 (100 to 25,600 Extended)
Video
Native: 200 to 6400 (100 to 6400 Extended)
Center-Weighted Average, Multiple, Spot
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
Up to 9 fps at Maximum Resolution for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 600 Frames (JPEG)
Yes
10-Second Delay
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
JPEG, Raw
AVCHD
1920 x 1080p at 24.00/60.00 fps [24 to 28 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080i at 60.00 fps [17 to 29.98 Mb/s]
MP4
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 24.00/30.00 fps [100 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 30.00/60.00 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s]
1280 x 720 at 30.00 fps [10 Mb/s]
Slow-Motion Only
No
No
Stereo
AAC Audio
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
1x Micro-HDMI Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
1x USB-C Input
1x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Remote Input
1x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Bluetooth 5.0
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: Panasonic Image App
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Remote Control, View Live Feed
GPS
3"
1,840,000 Dot
Articulating Touchscreen OLED
Electronic (OLED)
2,360,000 Dot
20 mm
1
Approx. 0.74x
-4 to +4
Yes, Flash Only
Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
9 / 2.7m at ISO 200
1/200 Second
TTL
Shoe Mount
Required, Included
Lithium ion
Non-universal
1
5.1 x 3.7 x 3" / 130.4 x 93.5 x 77.4mm
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)
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Experience the pinnacle of creative photography with the Panasonic LUMIX G97 Mirrorless Camera, paired with the versatile LUMIX G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens in sleek black. This camera is a top choice for photographers seeking exceptional picture quality and innovative in-camera creative controls. With features like Live View Composite and advanced Photo Styles, it offers unparalleled color expression and artistic flexibility.
Designed for photographers with bold shooting styles, the LUMIX G97 is equipped with a 5-stop 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (Image Stabilization) and B.I.S. (Body Image Stabilization) to ensure your photos and videos remain sharp and stable, even in challenging conditions. Its video capabilities are equally impressive, offering 4K 30p recording without time limitations, along with versatile slow-motion and quick-motion options to cater to diverse creative needs.
The intuitive design of the LUMIX G97 enhances your shooting experience with a 1,840k-dot free-angle LCD and a 2,360k-dot OLED Live View Finder, allowing for precise framing and focusing, even in bright conditions. The camera also features convenient USB Type-C connectivity for easy charging and data transfer.
The included LUMIX G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens is a modern alternative to bulky DSLR lenses, offering impressive optical performance in a compact, lightweight design. This durable, all-weather lens is splash and dustproof, making it ideal for travel and capturing stunning photos and videos in any environment. With Dual I.S. compatibility, you'll enjoy unprecedented handheld stability.
The lens's versatile focal range, from wide-angle landscapes to intimate portraits, ensures you can capture every moment with clarity and detail. Its Power Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) technology compensates for camera shake, delivering ultra-sharp, blur-free images without the need for a tripod. Additionally, the lens is optimized for 4K video recording, featuring smooth aperture adjustments and silent operation to enhance your video capture experience.
Compatible with a range of Panasonic LUMIX cameras, including the Lumix DC-GH5, DC-GX850, DC-G85, and more, the LUMIX G97 and its accompanying lens offer a seamless transition from bulky DSLRs to a more portable, efficient, and versatile mirrorless system. Embrace the freedom and creativity that come with the Panasonic LUMIX G97 Mirrorless Camera and LUMIX G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical Lens.
October 2025 Firmware Update
LUMIX Lab App Ver. 2.0
A new feature, Magic LUT allows users to experience the freedom of creating their own color. Select an image, and in an instant, AI will transform any photo to match the same colors, tones, and overall mood, creating your very own photo style as LUT
Magic LUT supports JPEG, HEIF and MP4 files taken on not only LUMIX camera but also cameras and smartphones from other brands
Users can fine-tune the colors before saving it as a LUT for editing and shooting, and even adjust the intensity or opacity in camera
LUMIX Flow App Ver 1.3
LUMIX Flow is now available on LUMIX S5II, S5IIX, and GH7.
New features and enhancements for all compatible models:
Mirroring feature improvements and support for multiple devices. Up to 4 devices can be connected
Vertical UI support for external monitors
Improved cut addition feature. A blank shot can be added as a sub-shot of a selected take or at the very end of the storyboard
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