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Panasonic Lumix G97 vs Panasonic Lumix GH7

The Panasonic Lumix G97 and the Panasonic Lumix GH7 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Panasonic Lumix G97 if you want a lighter body (530 g against 805 g). Pick the Panasonic Lumix GH7 if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (25.2 against 20.3 MP).

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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.
SpecPanasonic Lumix G97Panasonic Lumix GH7
MakerPanasonicPanasonic
MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
SensorMicro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mmMicro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm
Crop factor2×2×
Resolution20.3 MP25.2 MPmore detail
Stabilisationin the bodyin the body
Announced20242024
Typemirrorless cameramirrorless camera
Weight530 glighter805 g
Lenses in this guide125 for its sensor125 for its sensor

Sensor size

Both camerasMicro Four Thirds17.3 × 13 mmCrop factor 2×
Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Panasonic Lumix G97 2×, Panasonic Lumix GH7 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.

50mm on either · 20°
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 Panasonic Lumix G97: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Panasonic Lumix GH7: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor.

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