Panasonic G97
Announced December 17, 2024
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Panasonic G97 serves as a well-rounded, mid-priced hybrid camera that offers reliable performance for beginner and intermediate photographers. Although it lacks significant upgrades over its predecessors, it remains a capable tool that provides effective stabilization and solid image quality for the cost.
Weighted from 5 reviewer scores
Pros
- Comfortable ergonomics and high-quality build
- Modern connectivity including USB-C and Bluetooth
- Effective image stabilization performance
- Affordable pricing for the feature set provided
- Versatile hybrid capabilities for stills and video
Cons
- Limited autofocus performance for video
- Physical design drawbacks including battery life and lack of external charger
- Lacks meaningful updates compared to previous models
- Single memory card slot
- Significant crop factor during 4K video recording
- Launch price $849.99 (USD)
- Sensor 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS
- Video 4K 29.97p
- Stabilization In-body IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
- Burst 9 fps electronic 9 fps mechanical
What the Reviewers Say
All 5 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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Heck, it’s not even the most exciting Micro Four Thirds camera of the year so far – see our review of the OM System OM-3 for that. [...] It’s well-priced, belongs in an extensive eco-system, is great to use and produces good images – what more could you really want?
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I like that the Panasonic Lumix G97 takes up the middle ground. It’s mid-sized, mid-priced, mid-range and has a fairly middling set of features that make it work well as a hybrid camera for stills and video.
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Critics will complain that the Lumix G97 is little changed from the G95/G90 that went before it.
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It isn't perfect, but given what it offers for the money, the Lumix G97 is a great camera for beginner and intermediate photographers.
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[T]his Lumix G97 is really a great entry-level camera.
