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OM System OM-5 Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix G97

The OM System OM-5 Mark II and the Panasonic Lumix G97 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the OM System OM-5 Mark II if you want a lighter body (414 g against 530 g). On these specs the Panasonic Lumix G97 has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.

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Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	OM System OM-5 Mark II	Panasonic Lumix G97
Maker	OM System	Panasonic
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Sensor	Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm	Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm
Crop factor	2×	2×
Resolution	20.4 MP	20.3 MP
Stabilisation	in the body	in the body
Announced	2025	2024
Type	mirrorless camera	mirrorless camera
Weight	414 glighter	530 g
Lenses in this guide	125 for its sensor	125 for its sensor

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: OM System OM-5 Mark II 2×, Panasonic Lumix G97 2×.

What a 50mm frames like

Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 100mm on full frame.

Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

Both take Micro Four Thirds lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 125 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.

The OM System OM-5 Mark II: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Panasonic Lumix G97: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor.