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Panasonic Lumix G97 Compact Mirrorless Camera with 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

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SKU 17918
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Lumix G97 Compact Hybrid Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless Camera with Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens Kit. Designed for Content Creators.

The Lumix G97 provides impressive image quality and a range of in-camera creative features, such as Live View Composite and advanced photo styles, to help you achieve your desired colors. It's designed to support bold shooting styles and is equipped with 5-stop 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 and B.I.S. for increased stability. For videography, it offers unlimited 4K 30p recording and various slow/quick motion options to meet your diverse needs. With its user-friendly interface and sturdy construction, it also boasts a 1,840k-dot free-angle LCD and convenient USB Type-C connectivity.

Get Creative, with Superb Picture Quality

Unleash your creativity with a higher resolution than your phone. The built-in LUMIX Photo Style feature allows you to easily fine-tune your images with various color effects, eliminating the need for outside apps.

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

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 unrivaled stability

Unlimited Video Performance

Shoot in 4K 30p without any time limitation to minimize overheating; capture slow-motion (4x) or quick-motion (8x) in FHD; and easily create cinematic content with 12-stops of V-Log L.

Intuitive Design for Smooth Operation

Discover the convenience of the LUMIX G97 with its 1,840k-dot free-angle LCD and 2,360k-dot OLED Live View Finder, making framing and focusing in any lighting a breeze.

Features:

  • 20.3 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • OLED Live View Finder & 3" Touchscreen LCD monitor
  • Face & Eye Detection Autofocus Tracking 
  • 30 Frames Per Second Burst Speed
  • 2x/4x Digital Zoom
  • For Travel & Content Creators in Video & Photo

Compatible With:

Lenses:

  • Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses

Still Photo Color Settings:

  • Standard
  • Vivid
  • Natural
  • Scenery
  • Portrait
  • Monochrome
  • L. Monochrome
  • L. Monochrome D
  • Cinelike D
  • Cinelike V
  • V-Log L
  • Custom    

Still Photo Filter Settings:

  • 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*

*For photos only.

Product SKU:

DC-G97MK

In The Box:

Panasonic Lumix G97 Compact Mirrorless Camera with 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
Body Cap
Lens Cap
Lens Hood
Lens Rear Cap
Hot Shoe Cover
Battery Pack
Cover for the Battery Grip Connector
Shoulder Strap

 

 

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Footnotes:

* 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.

Glazer's SKU 17918
Manufacturer Panasonic
MFG SKU DC-G97MK
Product Specs

Type:

TypeDigital Single Lens Mirrorless camera
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds mount

Image Sensor:

TypeCMOS sensor (17.3 x 13.0 mm)
Camera effective pixels / Total pixelsApprox. 20.3 megapixels / Approx. 21.8 megapixels
Aspect ratio / Color filter4:3 / Primary color filter
Dust reduction systemImage sensor shift type

Latitude:

Latitude12 stops (V-Log L)

Still Image:

Recording file formatStill imageJPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31), RAW
4K PHOTO (*1)MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch))
Extracted still images: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31)
Aspect ratio4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 1:1
File size (Pixels)4:35184x3888(L) / 3712x2784(M) / 2624x1968(S) / 3328x2496(4K PHOTO)
3:25184x3456(L) / 3712x2480(M) / 2624x1752(S) / 3504x2336(4K PHOTO)
16:95184x2920(L) / 3840x2160(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 3840x2160(4K PHOTO)
1:13888x3888(L) / 2784x2784(M) / 1968x1968(S) / 2880x2880(4K PHOTO)
Image qualityRAW / RAW+Fine / RAW+Standard / Fine / Standard
Color spacesRGB / AdobeRGB

Motion Picture *1:

Recording file formatMP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch))
File size (Pixels)[4K] 3840x216030p, 100Mbps
24p, 100Mbps
[FHD] 1920x108060p, 28Mbps
30p, 20Mbps
[HD] 1280x72030p, 10Mbps
Slow & Quick[FHD] 1920x108060p (1/2 / 2x / 4x / 8x) 
30p (1/4 / 1/2 / 2x / 4x / 8x)

Viewfinder:

TypeOLED Live View Finder
PixelsApprox. 2,360k dots
Field of view / MagnificationApprox. 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 adjustmentApprox. 20mm at infinity; -1.0 m-1 / -4.0 - +4.0 (dpt)
Eye sensorYes

Rear Monitor:

TypeTFT LCD monitor with static touch control
Monitor sizeFree-angle, 3.0-inch (7.6cm), 3:2 aspect
PixelsApprox. 1,840k dots
Field of viewApprox. 100%

Focus:

TypeContrast AF system
DFD technologyYes
Focus modeAFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF
AF modeFace/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 rangeEV -4 - 20 (F2.0, ISO100 equivalent, AFS)
Starlight AFYes
AF assist lampYes
AF lockYes (AF/AE Lock button)
Post Focus / Focus StackingYes / Yes
OthersAF 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

Exposure Control:

Light metering system1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system
Light metering modeMultiple / Center Weighted / Spot
Metering rangeEV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)
Mode dialProgram 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 compensation1/3 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 lockYes (AF/AE Lock button)

Image Stabilization:

Image StabilizationB.I.S. (5-axis / 5.0-stop*)
*Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=60mm (35mm camera equivalent f=120mm) when H-FS12060 is used.]

Dual I.S. 2 (5.0-stop**)
**Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=140mm (35mm camera equivalent f=280mm) when H-FSA14140 is used.]

White Balance:

White balanceAWB / AWBc / AWBw / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting 1, 2, 3, 4
White balance adjustmentBlue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias
Color temperature setting2500-10000K in 100K

Shutter:

TypeFocal-plane shutter
Shutter speedStill 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 Composite1/2 - 60
Self timer10sec, 3 images / 2sec / 10sec
Remote controlRemote control by DMW-RS2 (sold separately)
Silent mode / Shutter typeYes / Yes (Auto / Mechanical / Electronic front curtain / Electronic)

Bracket:

AE bracket3, 5, 7 images in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV step, max. ±3 EV, single/burst
Aperture bracket3, 5 or all positions
Focus bracket1 to 999 images, focus steps can be set in 10 levels
White balance bracket3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting

Burst Shooting:

Burst speedMechanical shutter / Electronic front curtain shutterH: 9 frames/sec (AFS/MF), 6 frames/sec (AFF/AFC) (with Live View) *When H-FS12060 is used.
M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View)
L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
Electronic shutterH: 9 frames/sec (AFS/MF), 6 frames/sec (AFF/AFC) (with Live View) *When H-FS12060 is used.
M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View)
L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
Number of recordable imagesRAW / 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)".)
*Until the burst shooting speed slows. When recording is performed under the test conditions specified by Panasonic.

4K Photo *1:

Burst speed30 frames/sec
Exif informationYes (Each JPEG image cropped out of the 4K burst file complies with EXIF.)

Flash:

Flash typeTTL Built-in-Flash, GN9.0 equivalent (ISO200 ・m) / GN6.4 equivalent (ISO100 ・m) (Reference), Built-in pop-up
Flash modeAuto*, Auto/Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off *For iA, iA+ only.
Flash synchronization1st. Curtain Sync., 2nd Curtain Sync.
Flash output adjustment1/3EV step ±3EV
Synchronization speedLess than 1/200 second
Wireless controlYes

Color Settings:

Photo StylePhoto StyleStandard / Vivid / Natural / Scenery / Portrait / Monochrome / L. Monochrome / L. Monochrome D / Cinelike D / Cinelike V / V-Log L / Custom
Picture adjustmentContrast / Sharpness / Noise Reduction / Saturation / Color Tone / Filter Effect / Grain Effect
*Adjustable settings vary depending on the Photo Style mode.
FilterExpressive / 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*
*For photos only.

Other Functions:

Time lapse shotYes
Stop motion animationYes
Digital zoom2x / 4x
Extra Tele ConversionStill 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 functionsReal-time Histogram, Guide Lines (3 patterns), Live View Boost, Highlight Display, Center Marker, Zebra Pattern, REC Frame Indicator

Vertical Positioning Information:

Vertical Positioning InformationStill image / Motion picture (ON/OFF)

Level Gauge:

Level GaugeYes

Function Button Settings:

RECWi-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 / 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) / 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
PLAYWi-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

OSD Language:

OSD LanguagePlease refer to "OSD" Sheet

Interface:

USBUSB Type-C® (USB 2.0 High-Speed)
HDMIHDMImicroHDMI TypeD / VIERA Link
Monitor-through4:2:2 8bit / 4:2:0 8bit
PlaybackVideo: Auto / 4K/30p / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p
Audio: Stereo
Remote inputφ2.5mm 
AudioBuild-in microphoneStereo
Wind Noise Canceller: OFF / Standard / High
External microphone inputφ3.5mm
Wind Cut: OFF / Low / Standard / High *When attaching Φ3.5mm microphone.
Special Mic: Stereo/Lens Auto/Shotgun/Super Shotgun/Manual is selectable when attaching DMW-MS2 (sold separately).
SpeakerMonaural
Headphone outputφ3.5mm
SD card slotSD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card* / SDXC Memory Card*
*Compatible with UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards.

Wireless:

Wi-FiIEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412 MHz - 2462 MHz (1-11 ch), Wi-Fi / WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode
BluetoothBluetooth® v5.0 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE))

Dust & Splash Resistant:

Dust & Splash ResistantYes.
*Dust and Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.

Power:

BatteryLi-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
*Under the test conditions specified by Panasonic based on CIPA standard. When the time to get in the sleep mode is set to 1 sec.
Continuous recordable time (Motion picture) (*1)4K/30p: Approx. 90 min with H-FS12060
Actual recordable time (Motion picture) (*1)4K/30p: Approx. 45 min with H-FS12060

Dimensions & Weight:

Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 130.4 x 93.5 x 77.4 mm / 5.14 x 3.69 x 3.05 inch (Body only, excluding protrusions)
WeightApprox. 530g / 1.17 lb (SD card, Battery, Body)
Approx. 478g / 1.06 lb (Body only)
Approx. 740g / 1.64 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FS12060 lens included) (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap)

Operating Environment:

Operating temperature0℃ to 40℃ (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity10%RH to 80%RH

Standard Accessories:

Software・The software to process RAW file on computer is not bundled with this camera. To do this, SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download at Adwaa's website using computer connected to the Internet. 
http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/ (For Windows / Mac)
Standard accessoriesDC-G97M Kit
Battery Pack, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover, Cover for the Battery Grip Connector, Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap

・Operating Instructions for advanced features is available for downloaded at Panasonic LUMIX Customer Support Site using PC, smartphone or tablet connected to the Internet.