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.
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
Exposure Control:
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)
Image Stabilization:
Image Stabilization
B.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 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
Shutter:
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
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
Burst Shooting:
Burst speed
Mechanical shutter / Electronic front curtain shutter
H: 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 shutter
H: 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 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)".) *Until the burst shooting speed slows. When recording is performed under the test conditions specified by Panasonic.
4K Photo *1:
Burst speed
30 frames/sec
Exif information
Yes (Each JPEG image cropped out of the 4K burst file complies with EXIF.)
Auto*, 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 synchronization
1st. Curtain Sync., 2nd Curtain Sync.
Flash output adjustment
1/3EV step ±3EV
Synchronization speed
Less than 1/200 second
Wireless control
Yes
Color Settings:
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 *Adjustable settings vary depending on the Photo Style mode.
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* *For photos only.
Other Functions:
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
Vertical Positioning Information:
Vertical Positioning Information
Still image / Motion picture (ON/OFF)
Level Gauge:
Level Gauge
Yes
Function Button Settings:
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 / 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
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
Stereo Wind Noise Canceller: OFF / Standard / High
External microphone input
φ3.5mm 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).
Speaker
Monaural
Headphone output
φ3.5mm
SD card slot
SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card* / SDXC Memory Card* *Compatible with UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards.
Yes. *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:
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 *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)
･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 accessories
DC-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.
