Panasonic Lumix G97M Mirrorless Camera with Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
The LUMIX G97 is the perfect companion thanks to its compact, lightweight and mobile interchangeable lens system. With the combination of splash &; dust resistance*, highest image quality, advanced video features and a supreme sensor, the LUMIX G97 will capture every adventure in stunning detail. Crisp and clear high-precision images The LUMIX G97 features a 20.3-megapixel CMOS sensor without low-pass filter. The combination of a high-performance engine and removal of the low-pass filter improves resolution and minimizes moiré effects. No more blurry images By combining body and lens Stabilisation technology, the integrated 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 achieves sharp and blur-less images with 5-stop correction power up to the tele-end*. Never miss ultra-fast moments The LUMIX G97 offers high speed Auto Focus (0.07 sec) using DFD technology (240 fps) and enables photographers to take stunning images even when subjects move very fast. Video performance matching all needs Taking videos has never been more convenient. The LUMIX G97 offers 4K 30p video recording with no time limit** and pre-installed V-Log L function. Additionally, up to 4x slow-motion video, up to 8x quick-motion video and a microphone/headphone jack is available. Take a closer look Frame your shots easily using the 2,360k-dot high speed OLED Live Viewfinder (0.74x magnification ratio at 35mm camera equivalent) or the convenient 3-inch free-angle touch LCD screen (1,840k-dot resolution).
- Type
- Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera
- Lens mount
- Micro Four Thirds mount
- Type
- CMOS sensor (17.3 x 13.0 mm)
- Camera effective pixels / Total pixels
- Approx. 20.3 megapixels / Approx. 21.8 megapixels
- Aspect ratio / Colour filter
- 4:3 / Primary colour filter
- Dust reduction system
- Image sensor shift type
- LATITUDE
- 12 stops (V-Log L)
- Still image
- JPEG (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 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
- Recording file format
- MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch))
- [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)
- 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
- 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%
- 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
- Light metering system
- 1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system
- Light metering mode
- Multiple / Centre 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/ i.ISO/ 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 STABILISATION 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
- AWB / AWBc / AWBw / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Colour temperature setting 1, 2, 3, 4
- White balance adjustment
- Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias
- Colour temperature setting
- 2500-10000K in 100K
- 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)
- 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, colour temperature setting
- 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.
- Burst speed
- 30 frames/sec
- Exif information
- Yes (Each JPEG image cropped out of the 4K burst file complies with EXIF.)
- 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
- 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 / Colour 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 Colour / Sunshine*
- *For photos only.
- 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, Centre Marker, Zebra Pattern, REC Frame Indicator
- LEVEL GAUGE
- Yes
- 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 / Stabiliser / E-Stabilisation (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
- 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
- f2.5mm
- Build-in microphone
- Stereo
- Wind Noise Canceller: OFF / Standard / High
- External microphone input
- f3.5mm
- Wind Cut: OFF / Low / Standard / High *When attaching F3.5mm microphone.
- Special Mic: Stereo/Lens Auto/Shotgun/Super Shotgun/Manual is selectable when attaching DMW-MS2 (sold separately).
- Speaker
- Monaural
- Headphone output
- f3.5mm
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 (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)
- 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 temperature
- 0? to 40? (32°F to 104°F)
- Operating humidity
- 10%RH to 80%RH
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