Panasonic LUMIX G97 20.3MP Mirrorless Camera with 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 Lens

Panasonic LUMIX G97 20.3MP Mirrorless Camera with 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 Lens The Panasonic LUMIX G97 with 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 Lens is a versatile Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera kit designed for photographers, videographers and content creators who want a compact setup capable of handling everything from landscapes and travel to portraits, wildlife and everyday photography. The LUMIX G97 features a 20.3MP Live MOS sensor without a low-pass filter, 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 image stabilisation, a 2.36-million-dot OLED Live Viewfinder, a 1.84-million-dot free-angle touchscreen and unlimited 4K 30p video recording with V-Log L. The included LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S. provides a versatile 28-280mm full-frame equivalent focal range, making it an excellent single-lens solution for travel, landscapes, portraits, wildlife and everyday shooting. Key Features 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS sensor Sensor without low-pass filter LUMIX Venus Engine image processor Micro Four Thirds lens mount 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II lens included 28-280mm full-frame equivalent focal range 10x optical zoom 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 image stabilisation 5-stop stabilisation 4K 30p video with no recording time limit V-Log L pre-installed Full HD 60p recording 4K Photo at 30fps 4K Pre-Burst 4K Burst 4K Burst Start/Stop 2.36M-dot OLED Live Viewfinder 1.84M-dot free-angle touchscreen LCD Face/Eye Detection AF 49-area AF Custom Multi AF 1-area and Pinpoint AF 0.07-second high-speed AF 9fps burst shooting Live View Composite Post Focus Focus Stacking Built-in pop-up flash Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type-C charging Micro HDMI 3.5mm microphone input 3.5mm headphone output Dust- and splash-resistant construction Panasonic India specifically highlights the 20.3MP sensor, 5-stop 5-axis Dual I.S. 2, 4K 30p unlimited recording, V-Log L, OLED LVF and free-angle monitor. 20.3MP Live MOS Sensor The LUMIX G97 uses a 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS/Live MOS sensor without a low-pass filter, designed to maximise fine detail and image resolution. The combination of the sensor and Panasonic's image-processing engine provides detailed still images with a broad range of Photo Style options. 5-Axis Dual I.S. 2 The G97 combines body-based image stabilisation with compatible lens optical stabilisation through 5-axis Dual I.S. 2. The system provides up to 5.0 stops of stabilisation when used with the included 14-140mm lens under Panasonic's specified CIPA testing conditions. This helps reduce camera shake when shooting: Handheld landscapes Travel photography Low-light scenes Telephoto subjects Video Street photography Autofocus The LUMIX G97 uses Panasonic's contrast-detection DFD autofocus system. AF Modes Face Detection Eye Detection Tracking 49-Area AF Custom Multi 1-Area AF Pinpoint AF AF+MF Continuous AF Touch AF Touch Shutter Panasonic specifies autofocus response as fast as approximately 0.07 seconds, with DFD technology operating at up to 240fps. Burst Shooting The camera supports continuous shooting at up to: 9fps with AFS/MF 6fps with AFF/AFC 2fps low-speed mode 30fps 4K Photo The 4K Photo system allows users to extract individual 8MP-equivalent frames from 4K burst footage. 4K Video The LUMIX G97 is designed as a hybrid photo/video camera with 4K 30p recording without a recording time limit under Panasonic's specified conditions. Video Features 4K 30p 4K 25p 4K 24p Full HD 60p Full HD 50p V-Log L Slow Motion Quick Motion 4K Live Cropping Vertical video Time-lapse Stop-motion animation External microphone recording Headphone monitoring Micro HDMI output Panasonic India specifically lists unlimited 4K 30p recording, V-Log L, Full HD 60p and slow/quick motion functions. V-Log L V-Log L is included in the G97, giving video creators a flatter gamma profile designed to retain more tonal information for post-production and colour grading. This makes the camera suitable for: YouTube videos Short films Travel videos Reels Commercial content Documentary work Social media content 4K PHOTO The G97's 4K Photo technology can capture bursts at 30 frames per second, allowing photographers to select the decisive moment afterwards. Available modes include: 4K Burst 4K Burst Start/Stop 4K Pre-Burst Live View Composite Live View Composite combines multiple exposures in-camera while monitoring the image in real time. It is particularly useful for: Light trails Star trails Night photography Fireworks Long-exposure creative effects Panasonic highlights Live View Composite as one of the G97's key creative features. Electronic Viewfinder & Free-Angle Display OLED Live Viewfinder Resolution: approx. 2.36 million dots OLED technology Approx. 0.74x magnification at 35mm-equivalent Rear Monitor 3-inch LCD Approx. 1.84 million dots Free-angle design Touchscreen operation The fully articulating display is useful for low-angle, high-angle and self-facing video shooting. LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II Lens The included H-FSA14140 is a 10x optical zoom lens covering a highly useful 14–140mm range. On the Micro Four Thirds sensor, this gives a 28–280mm full-frame equivalent field of view. Lens Specifications Specification Details Lens LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Model H-FSA14140 Mount Micro Four Thirds Focal Length 14-140mm 35mm Equivalent 28-280mm Optical Zoom 10x Maximum Aperture f/3.5-5.6 Minimum Aperture f/22 Lens Construction 14 elements in 12 groups Aspherical Elements 3 ED Elements 2 Diaphragm 7 blades, circular Minimum Focus Distance 0.30m at 14-21mm / 0.50m at 22-140mm Maximum Magnification 0.25x 35mm Equivalent Magnification 0.50x Optical Stabilisation POWER O.I.S. Filter Size 58mm Maximum Diameter Approx. 67mm Length Approx. 75mm Weight Approx. 265g Weather Resistance Dust- and splash-resistant Panasonic confirms the lens's 14-element/12-group optical design, 3 aspherical elements, 2 ED elements, 28-280mm equivalent range, 0.25x magnification and 265g weight. 10x Travel Zoom The 14-140mm lens makes this kit particularly convenient for travel because one lens covers: Wide angle → standard → portrait → telephoto Examples: 14mm — landscapes and architecture 25-35mm — street and everyday photography 50-75mm — portraits 100-140mm — wildlife and distant subjects The 28-280mm equivalent range provides extensive coverage without needing to change lenses frequently. Weather-Resistant Design The LUMIX G97 features dust- and splash-resistant construction, designed to provide additional protection for outdoor shooting. Panasonic notes that dust/splash resistance does not guarantee protection against direct contact with dust or water. The included 14-140mm II lens is also dust- and splash-resistant. Camera Technical Specifications Specification Details Brand Panasonic Series LUMIX G Model DC-G97 Kit Model DC-G97HGW Camera Type Mirrorless Sensor Format Micro Four Thirds Sensor 4/3-inch CMOS / Live MOS Effective Pixels Approx. 20.3MP Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds ISO Range ISO 200-25,600 Extended ISO ISO 100 AF System DFD contrast AF AF Points 49-area Face/Eye Detection Yes Tracking AF Yes Image Stabilisation 5-axis B.I.S. / Dual I.S. 2 Stabilisation Up to 5 stops Max Burst 9fps 4K Photo 30fps Shutter Mechanical / Electronic Front Curtain / Electronic Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4,000-60 sec Electronic Shutter Speed 1/16,000-1 sec Live View Composite Yes Post Focus Yes Focus Stacking Yes Built-in Flash Yes Flash GN GN9.0 at ISO 200 Viewfinder OLED LVF EVF Resolution Approx. 2.36M dots EVF Magnification Approx. 0.74x LCD 3-inch free-angle touchscreen LCD Resolution Approx. 1.84M dots Video 4K / Full HD Maximum 4K 4K 30p V-Log L Yes Slow Motion Yes Quick Motion Yes Memory Card SD / SDHC / SDXC UHS Support UHS-I / UHS-II U3 Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 USB USB Type-C, USB 2.0 HDMI Micro HDMI Type D Microphone 3.5mm stereo input Headphone 3.5mm Remote 2.5mm Battery Li-ion, 7.2V / 1,200mAh USB Charging Yes Dimensions Approx. 130.4 × 93.5 × 77.4mm Body Weight Approx. 478g Weight with Battery & Card Approx. 530g Warranty 3 years Panasonic's India specification page and official operating documentation provide the detailed camera specifications. Ideal For Travel photography Wildlife photography Nature photography Landscape photography Street photography Portrait photography Family photography Adventure photography YouTube content Vlogging Reels and social media 4K video production Beginner photographers Enthusiast photographers Photographers wanting a versatile all-in-one zoom What’s in the Box According to the Panasonic India store listing, the kit includes: Panasonic LUMIX G97 camera body LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm lens Lens cap Battery pack Battery charger Shoulder strap Body cap Hot Shoe cover Panasonic India lists these contents directly on the product page.