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OM System PEN vs Panasonic Lumix G97
The OM System PEN and the Panasonic Lumix G97 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the OM System PEN if you want a newer model (2026 against 2024), which usually means better autofocus and video. 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
| Spec | OM System PEN | 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 | 2026 | 2024 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | not listed | 530 g |
| Lenses in this guide | 125 for its sensor | 125 for its sensor |
Sensor size
Crop factors: OM System PEN 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.
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 PEN: 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.