Panasonic Lumix DC-G97 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Panasonic Lumix DC-G97: 530 g ; Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99: 322 g
- Sensor size: Panasonic Lumix DC-G97: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) ; Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99: 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm)
- Max. video mode: Panasonic Lumix DC-G97: 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) ; Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99: 3840x2160 (30p/25p)
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| Specification | Panasonic Lumix DC-G97 | Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DC-G97 | Lumix DC-TZ99 |
| Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Also known as | — | Lumix DC-ZS99 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 130.4 x 93.5 x 77.4 mm | 112 x 67.8 x 43.1 mm |
| Weight | 530 g | 322 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 5196 x 3907 | 5196 x 3907 |
| Crop factor | 2 | 5.62 |
| Total megapixels | 21.80 | 21.10 |
| Effective megapixels | 20.30 | 20.30 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
| ISO | Auto, 200-25600 (extends to 100) | Auto, 80-3200 (extends to 6400) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 60 sec | 4 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 5 | 5 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) | 3840x2160 (30p/25p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,840,000 dots | 1,840,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | — |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Li-ion Battery Pack | Li-ion Battery Pack |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | — | f3.3 - f6.4 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | — | f18.5 - f36 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | — | 24 - 720 mm |
| Optical zoom | — | 30x |
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Normal focus range | — | 50 cm |
| Macro focus range | — | 3 cm |