OM System OM-5 Mark I vs Panasonic Lumix G97
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Lowest now
$674
MSRP
$1,199
56% of MSRP
Typical pricing right now
Today's price sits in the middle of its recent range. The 90-day window runs from $639 to roughly today's $674. 56% of the $1,199 MSRP. Prices are up 2.3% over the last 30 days.
Lowest now
$649
MSRP
$850
76% of MSRP
Lowest price we've ever observed
Lowest price we've ever observed. This at $649 matches the lowest we've ever recorded for this body. That's 76% of the $850 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.
Specs side by side
| OM System OM-5 Mark I | Panasonic Lumix G97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Family | OM System OM | Panasonic Lumix G |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Mount | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor family | Olympus 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS | Panasonic 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS (no OLPF) |
| Megapixels | 20.4 MP | 20.3 MP |
| Autofocus | Hybrid | Depth-from-Defocus |
| IBIS | 5-axis 6.5-stop | 5-axis 5-stop |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Max video | 4K30 | 4K60 |
| Max native ISO | ISO 25,600 | ISO 25,600 |
| Body weight | 414 g | 478 g |
| Dimensions | 125 × 85 × 50 mm | 130 × 93 × 77 mm |
| Body material | magnesium alloy | magnesium alloy |
| Released | 2022-10-26 | 2025-02-06 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | current | current |
| MSRP | $1,199 | $850 |
| Current low | $674 | $649 |
| % of MSRP | 56% of MSRP | 76% of MSRP |
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