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Panasonic LUMIX DC-G97 Official Announcement & Pre-Order Sales Started

overview 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. Main Update Contents Useful links Main Specifications 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…

lumix g97 9

overview

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 page
  • Specifications
  • Release date: February 20, 2025
  • Booking start date: December 20, 2024
  • Suggested retail price: Open price
  • Kitamura Camera:
    ・Body: 99,000 yen
    ・Lens kit: 138,600 yen
  • Amazon: $849.99

Main Update Contents

  • USB-C USB2.0
  • High-resolution monitor: Approx. 1.84 million dots
  • Bluetooth 5.0

Useful links

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 IS2
  • ISO: 100-25600
  • Storage: SD UHS-II x 1
  • Processor: Venus Engine
  • AF System: Contrast AF
    ・Distance measurement point: 49 points
  • Drive 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 more
  • Viewfinder: 0.39-inch 2.36 million dots Organic EL (OLED) approx. 1.48 times
  • Monitor: Approx. 1.84 million dots organic EL (OLED)
  • movie:
    ・4K: 3840 x 2160 (4K/30p: approx. 100Mbps)
    – MP4 H.264/MPEG-4 AVC
  • Interface:
    ・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 equivalent
  • battery
    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 77.4mm
  • Weight: Approx. 530g (including battery and card)
  • Dust and water proof: Dust and water proof
  • Body 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 .

Leo Liang

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