OM System OM-1 Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix DC-G97
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: OM System OM-1 Mark II: 599 g ; Panasonic Lumix DC-G97: 530 g
- Sensor resolution: OM System OM-1 Mark II: 5208 x 3916 ; Panasonic Lumix DC-G97: 5196 x 3907
- Effective megapixels: OM System OM-1 Mark II: 20.4 ; Panasonic Lumix DC-G97: 20.30
- Max. video mode: OM System OM-1 Mark II: C4K 60p (4096 x 2160) ; Panasonic Lumix DC-G97: 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
- Battery: OM System OM-1 Mark II: BLX-1 Lithium-Ion battery ; Panasonic Lumix DC-G97: Li-ion Battery Pack
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: OM System OM-1 Mark II (20.4).
| Specification | OM System OM-1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-G97 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | OM System | Panasonic |
| Model | OM-1 Mark II | Lumix DC-G97 |
| Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 138.8 x 91.6 x 72.7 mm | 130.4 x 93.5 x 77.4 mm |
| Weight | 599 g | 530 g |
| Weather sealing | IP53 dust and splash resistant | — |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 5208 x 3916 | 5196 x 3907 |
| Crop factor | 2.0 | 2 |
| Total megapixels | 22.9 | 21.80 |
| Effective megapixels | 20.4 | 20.30 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
| ISO | Auto, 80-25600 (extends to 102400) | Auto, 200-25600 (extends to 100) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/32000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 6.0 | 5 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | Phase detection + contrast detection | — |
| AF phase-detection points | 1,053 (all cross-type) | — |
| Max burst (electronic shutter) | 120 fps (S-AF), 50 fps (C-AF) | — |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | Yes, 5-axis sensor shift | — |
| Rated stops | Up to 8.5 stops | — |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | C4K 60p (4096 x 2160) | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,620,000 dots | 1,840,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | BLX-1 Lithium-Ion battery | Li-ion Battery Pack |
| CIPA rated shots | 520 shots | — |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | — | Yes |