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Panasonic LUMIX DC-G97 Official Announcement &

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Panasonic Lumix GH7 · OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II
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A compact, lightweight body and an interchangeable lens system that makes it easy to carry. When you go on a journey, the G97 is your best companion.

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A compact, lightweight body and an interchangeable lens system that makes it easy to carry.

When you go on a journey, the G97 is your best companion.
With waterproof and dustproof performance, a sensor that delivers high-precision image quality, and advanced video functions, you can capture every moment of your journey in clear detail.

Product pageSpecificationsRelease date: February 20, 2025Booking start date: December 20, 2024Suggested retail price: Open priceKitamura Camera: ・Body: 99,000 yen ・Lens kit: 138,600 yenAmazon: $849.99

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USB-C USB2.0High-resolution monitor: Approx. 1.84 million dotsBluetooth 5.0

DPReview BulletinPetaPixel BulletinDigital Camera Watch

Main Specifications

Image Sensor ・Type: 4/3″ CMOS sensor ・Effective pixels: Approximately 20.3 million pixels Dust removal unit: Sensor shift type ・Image stabilization: 5-axis, 5.0-step Dual IS2ISO: 100-25600Storage: SD UHS-II x 1Processor: Venus EngineAF System: Contrast AF ・Distance measurement point: 49 pointsDrive Performance: ・Mechanical shutter: 60~1/4,000 sec. ・Electronic shutter: 1~1/16,000 sec. ・Flash synchronization speed: 1/200 sec. or less ・Shooting speed: ~9 frames per second (AFS, MF) / 6 frames per second (AFF, AFC) ・Number of shots: RAW + JPEG continuous shooting: 27 frames or moreViewfinder: 0.39-inch 2.36 million dots Organic EL (OLED) approx. 1.48 timesMonitor: Approx. 1.84 million dots organic EL (OLED)movie: ・4K: 3840 x 2160 (4K/30p: approx. 100Mbps) – MP4 H.264/MPEG-4 AVCInterface: ・USB: USB Type-C USB2.0 (High speed) ・Headphones: Φ3.5mm stereo mini jack ・Microphone: Φ3.5mm stereo mini jack ・HDMI: micro HDMI Type D ・Remote: Φ2.5mm jack IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi ・Bluetooth v5.0 ・Other: Built-in pop-up type GN9.0 equivalentbattery Type: 7.2V 1,200mAh 8.7Wh ・Number of images that can be taken: Approximately 280 images on monitor ・Charging method:Size: Width 130.4mm× Height 93.5mm× Depth 77.4mmWeight: Approx. 530g (including battery and card)Dust and water proof: Dust and water proofBody material: Unknown

It seems to be a minor change model with only a change in the USB port and a high resolution of the rear monitor. So what is the naming convention of “Type II”? However, the continuation of the G series may be a welcome thing .

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Photography guides, camera reviews, and industry reporting — written by Leo Liang, shooting on a Panasonic Lumix GH7 with an OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II.