OM System PEN vs Panasonic Lumix G97
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
The lowest we've seen, though we've only been tracking this one for a single day. $850 is the floor so far, which is not the same as a floor. That's 85% of the $1,000 MSRP. Prices have been steady this month.
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 5.2% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $459, $50 below today. Currently 60% of the $850 MSRP.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper used, the OM System PEN or the Panasonic Lumix G97?
- The Panasonic Lumix G97 is cheaper used: $509 against $850 for the OM System PEN, a gap of $341 (67%) as of 2026-10-30.
- How much more does the newer OM System PEN cost used?
- $341 more. The OM System PEN (2026) starts at $850 used and the Panasonic Lumix G97 (2025) at $509 as of 2026-10-30.
- What share of its launch price does a used OM System PEN cost?
- About 85%: $850 used against a $1,000 launch price as of 2026-10-30.
- Which is smaller, the OM System PEN or the Panasonic Lumix G97?
- The OM System PEN is smaller: the Panasonic Lumix G97 is 4.2 mm wider, 19 mm taller, 34 mm deeper and 134 g heavier.
Size and weight
The Panasonic Lumix G97 is 4.2 mm wider, 19 mm taller, 34 mm deeper and 134 g heavier than the OM System PEN.
| Measurement | OM System PEN | Lumix G97 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 125.8 mm | 130 mm +4.2 mm | Lumix G97 is 4.2 mm wider |
| Height | 74.5 mm | 93 mm +18.5 mm | Lumix G97 is 18.5 mm taller |
| Depth | 43.3 mm | 77 mm +33.7 mm | Lumix G97 is 33.7 mm deeper |
| Weight | 344 g | 478 g +134 g | Lumix G97 is 134 g heavier (39%) |
Drawn to scale from manufacturer dimensions. Body only: lenses not included. Outlines are simplified shapes, not product drawings.
Specs side by side
| OM System PEN | Panasonic Lumix G97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Family | OM System PEN | Panasonic Lumix G |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Mount | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor family | — | Panasonic 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS (no OLPF) |
| Megapixels | 20.4 MP | 20.3 MP |
| Autofocus | — | Depth-from-Defocus |
| IBIS | — | 5-axis 5-stop |
| Weather sealed | — | Yes |
| Max video | — | 4K60 |
| Max native ISO | — | ISO 25,600 |
| Body weight | 344 g | 478 g |
| Dimensions | 125.8 × 74.5 × 43.3 mm | 130 × 93 × 77 mm |
| Body material | — | magnesium alloy |
| Released | 2026-09-09 | 2025-02-06 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | current | current |
| MSRP | $1,000 | $850 |
| Current low | $850 | $509 |
| vs MSRP | -15% | -40% |
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The verdicts above describe price timing. They don't tell you which camera fits your shooting style. See /methods for how we normalize seller conditions and compute the deal score.