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Product Highlights
- 20.3 MP Live MOS Sensor
- 3" Display Size
- 1/8" / 3.5mm TRS Stereo Input / Output
- 200-25,600 ISO Sensitivity
- 5-Axis Image Stabilization
- Lithium-Ion Battery
- MFT Mount
Estimated Release Date: Mar 14, 2025
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Panasonic Lumix DC-G97 Mirrorless Kit w/ Lumix G 12-60mm Power OIS Lens
Panasonic Lumix DC-G97 Mirrorless Kit w/...
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Overview
DC-G97 Mirrorless Kit
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.
Key Features:
- Get Creative with Superb Picture Quality: Enjoy a higher resolution than your smartphone; built-in, easy-to-use LUMIX Photo Style feature lets you fine-tune your images with various color effect options, no 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 unrivalled 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.
Additional Features:
- Unlimited Video Performance: Reduce cases of overheating; shoot in 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
- Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=140mm (35mm camera equivalent f=280mm), when H-FSA14140 is used]
Everything You Need to Get Creative
Superb image quality and next-level creative controls: Live View Composite and advanced in-camera photo styles; blur-free photos with 5-stop 5-axis Dual I.S.2; unlimited video in 4K 30p, and slow/quick motion. Free-angle LCD, USB-C charging, and LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 lens.
Get Creative with Superb Picture Quality
Let your imagination take the lead, with a higher resolution than your phone alone; 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.
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.
What's Included
DC-G97M Camera BodyBattery
Shoulder Strap
Body Cap
Hot Shoe Cover
Cover for Battery Grip Connector
Lens Cap
Lens Hood
Lens Rear Cap
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Product Specifications
DC-G97 Mirrorless Kit |
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Type |
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| Type | Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds mount |
Image Sensor |
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| Type | CMOS sensor (17.3 x 13.0 mm) |
| 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 |
| Latitude | 12 stops (V-Log L) |
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 |
| Colour Space | sRGB / AdobeRGB |
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 25p, 100Mbps 24p, 100Mbps [FHD] 1920x1080 60p, 28Mbps 50p, 28Mbps 30p, 20Mbps 25p, 20Mbps [HD] 1280x720 30p, 10Mbps 25p, 10Mbps |
| Slow & Quick | [FHD] 1920x1080 60p (1/2 / 2x / 4x / 8x) 50p (1/2 / 2x / 4x / 8x) 30p (1/4 / 1/2 / 2x / 4x / 8x) 25p (1/4 / 1/2 / 2x / 4x / 8x) |
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 |
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% |
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 |
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) |
| Image Stabilization System | 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 |
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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 |
| Colour Temperature Setting | 2500-10000K in 100K |
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 - 60 |
| 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) |
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 |
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) *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 |
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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.) |
Flash |
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| Flash type | TTL Built-in-Flash, GN9.0 equivalent (ISO200 ・m) / GN6.4 equivalent (ISO100 ・m) (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 *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 |
Colour 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 *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 |
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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 |
| Vertical Position Information | Still image / Motion picture (ON/OFF) |
| Level Guage | Yes |
Function Button Settings |
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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 / 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 |
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/25p / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 576p Audio: Stereo |
| Remote Input | φ2.5mm |
| Audio | Build-in microphone 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). |
| 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. |
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)) |
| Dust and Splash Resistant | 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 |
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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 *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) | 4K/30p: Approx. 90 min with H-FS12060 |
| Actual recordable time (Motion picture) | 4K/30p: Approx. 45 min with H-FS12060 |
Physical Specifications |
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| Dimensions | Approx. 130.4 x 93.5 x 77.4 mm / 5.14 x 3.69 x 3.05 inch (Body only, excluding protrusions) |
| Weight | Approx. 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) Approx. 795g / 1.76 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FSA14140 lens included) (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap) |
Operating Environment |
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| Operating temperature | 0℃ to 40℃ (32°F to 104°F) |
| Operating humidity | 10%RH to 80％RH |
Standard Accessories |
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| 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. |
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Panasonic Lumix DC-G97 Mirrorless Kit w/ Lumix G 12-60mm Power OIS Lens
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