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.
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.
- 20.3MP Digital Live MOS Sensor
- New USB-C Connectivity, Bluetooth 5.0
- UHD 4K30p Video, Pre-Installed V-Log L
- 5-Axis Sensor Stabilization; Dual I.S. 2
- 0.74x 2.36m-Dot "Hybrid" OLED Viewfinder
- 3.0" 1.84m-Dot OLED Rear Touchscreen
- Advanced DFD AF System; 4K PHOTO
- ISO 25600 and 9 fps Continuous Shooting
- Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi Connectivity
- Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
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 unrivalled stability.
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.
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.
Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds
Camera Format: Micro Four Thirds (2x Crop Factor)
Pixels: Actual: 21.77 Megapixel
Effective: 20.3 Megapixel
Max Resolution: 20 MP: 5184 x 3888
Aspect Ratio: 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Sensor Type / Size: MOS, 17.3 x 13 mm
File Formats: Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: AAC, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM
Dust Reduction System: Yes
Memory Card Type: SD, SDHC, SDXC
Image Stabilization: Sensor-Shift, 5-Way
AV Recording: Video Recording: Yes, NTSC
Video Format: 3840 x 2160p at 23.98, 29.97, 48, 59.94 fps (MP4), 1920 x 1080p at 29.97, 59.94, 180 fps (MP4), 1920 x 1080p at 23.98, 59.94 fps (AVCHD), 1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps (AVCHD)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Video Clip Length: Up to 29 Min 59 Sec
Audio Recording: Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo)
Optional External Mic: With Video (Stereo + Mono)
Focus Type: Auto & Manual
Focus Mode: Continuous-Servo AF (C), Flexible (AFF), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points: Contrast Detection: 225
Viewfinder Type: Electronic
Viewfinder Pixel Count: 3,680,000
Viewfinder Eye Point: 21.00 mm
Viewfinder Coverage: 100%
Viewfinder Magnification: Approx. 0.83x
Diopter Adjustment: -4 to +3 m
Display Screen: 3" Rear Touchscreen Swivel Touchscreen LCD (1,040,000)
Screen Coverage: 100%
ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 200-25600 (Extended Mode: 100-25600)
Shutter Type: Electronic & Mechanical
Speed: 60 - 1/8000 Second
Type: Electronic & Mechanical
Speed: 30 - 1 Minute in Bulb Mode
Type: Electronic
Speed: 1 - 1/32000 Second
Type: Electronic
Speed: 1/25 - 1/16000 Second in Movie Mode
Remote Control: DMW-RSL1 (Optional)
Metering Method: Center-Weighted Average Metering, Multiple, Spot Metering
Exposure Modes: Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority
Metering Range: EV 0.0 - EV 18.0
Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 EV Steps)
White Balance Modes: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set
Buffer/Continuous Shooting: Up to 9 fps at 20.3 MP, Up to 12 fps at 20.3 MP, Up to 20 fps at 20.3 MP, Up to 60 fps at 20.3 MP, Up to 30 fps at 18 MP, Up to 60 fps at 8 MP
Flash Modes: Auto
Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On
Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Slow Sync
Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
Built-in Flash: No
Max Sync Speed: 1 / 250 Second
Flash Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
Dedicated Flash System: TTL
External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe, PC Terminal
Self Timer: 10 Seconds, 2 Seconds
Interval Recording: Yes
Connectivity: 1/8" Headphone, 1/8" Microphone, 2.5mm Sub-mini (2-Ring), HDMI A (Full Size), USB 3.0, Viera Link
Wi-Fi Capable: Yes
Battery: 1 x DMW-BLF19 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1860 mAh
Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.4 x 3.8 x 3.6" / 136.9 x 97.3 x 91.6 mm
Weight: 1.27 lb / 579 g body only
Kit Lens
Focal Length 12 to 60mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 120mm)
Maximum Aperture f/3.5 to 5.6
Minimum Aperture f/22 to 22
Angle of View 84° 20'
Maximum Magnification 0.27x
Minimum Focus Distance 7.87" / 20 cm
Optical Design 11 Elements in 9 Groups
Diaphragm Blades 7, Rounded
Focus Type Autofocus
Image Stabilization Yes
Filter Size 58 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L) 2.6 x 2.8" / 6.6 x 7.11 cm
Weight 7.4 oz / 0.21 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight 3.66 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 11.3 x 6 x 5.8"
