OM System OM-1 Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix G DCG97M
OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
OM System
95 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix G DCG97M Black 2025
Panasonic
43 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
88 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews
The OM System OM-1 Mark II is highly praised for its fast autofocus, especially for bird and wildlife photography, and its compact, lightweight design compared to full-frame cameras. Users appreciate the improved menu system and low-light performance, though some note the lack of an Auto mode and the absence of an included external battery charger as drawbacks. Overall, it is seen as a powerful and versatile camera, with a few minor complaints about accessories and learning curve.
Pros
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Compact and lightweight body
- Excellent low-light performance
- Intuitive menu system
- Great for bird and wildlife photography
Cons
- No Auto mode
- External battery charger not included
- Expensive external charger
- Learning curve for new users
- Rubber charging port cover may wear out
Autofocus performance 5
Build quality 4
Low light performance 3
Menu usability 2
Missing auto mode 2
Battery charger inclusion 2
Panasonic Lumix G DCG97M Black 2025
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Video
Beginner
Photography
Travel
Youtube
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| OM System OM-1 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix G DCG97M | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked BSI Live MOS | — |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.399999618530273 MP★ | 20.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 200★ | — |
| Processor | TruePic X | DFD |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Single AF (S-AF), Single AF (S-AF+MF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Con | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.51 kg★ | — |
| Battery Life | 520 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
OM System OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
- Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Panasonic Lumix G DCG97M Black 2025
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong evf (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong display (73rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: OM System OM-1 Mark II
Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 23 of 33 specs.