Panasonic
DC-G97MK
Based on 48 Reddit mentions
$597.99
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Need a "dad camera"--do I go good, better, or best? G97, G9ii, or S5ii?
One aspect of the G9ii or G97 that you might enjoy is that the smaller glass makes it easier to take the camera everywhere. I highly recommend picking up the Panasonic 12-32mm lens. I’ve owned crazy expensive glass, but that performance to size to price of that lens really delights me.
nicholas019 in r/Lumix
June 12, 2026 3:56 AM
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Which one to send back…
I was literally in this same boat about a month ago but with the Panasonic G97 and GH7. In the end I went with the G97 and bought a 20mm anamorphic AF 20mm lens, got a 85mm 2.1 lens and last week got a 50mm 1.05. Save money and buy more lenses now and maybe a few years from now, you can revisit anot
...ComplexIllustrious61 in r/M43
June 26, 2026 8:37 PM
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OM5 ii Alternative Recommendations
Panasonic Lumix G97 fits all of your list except the pocket-size form factor. It runs around $850 with a 12-60mm kit lens that's pretty good. Leaves you some money for a nicer and/or smaller lens.
BobSmith616 in r/M43
April 2, 2026 12:26 AM
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What would you recommend for photography for a beginner ?
I just answered another post so I’ll give you the same recommendation. The Panasonic g97 is running about 600 usd on B&H with the 12-60 kit lens. Both the camera body and lens are weather sealed. The lens is generally well regarded. At 24-120mm ff equivalent it runs from a wide angle to a short tele
...Terrible_Guitar_4070 in r/AskPhotography
May 5, 2026 1:17 AM
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Hiking photography
I have several friends who are wildlife photographers. TBH, getting really good wildlife photos typically requires high quality long lenses ($$$ + weight) and a good camera body ($$$ + weight). This isn't what you want so I would recommend getting a reasonably priced micro four thirds camera body an
...CitizenTed in r/photography
May 8, 2026 8:02 PM
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What camera is a good choice for school performances?
B&H has the Panasonic G97 at 600 right now with a 12-60mm kit lens. That's a ff equivalent focal range of 24-120. The lens isn't the fastest but it is widely regarded as a good lens from what I'm reading. The camera and lens are both weather sealed. It's a good camera for photos and, as I understand
...Terrible_Guitar_4070 in r/AskPhotography
May 9, 2026 7:20 PM
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Melyik kamerát ajánljátok ezek közül?
Én kezdésnek mindenképpen a használt piacon néznék körbe (Hardverapro, Facebook csoportok) miután kiválasztottad mi lesz. Fontos, hogy vedd kézbe a kiválasztott kamerát vásárlás előtt mindenképpen. Hiába meggyőző papíron az adott modell, ha nem áll a kezedre, nem fogod szeretni, nyűg lesz, és végül
...popo_papo in r/fotozas
July 22, 2026 9:14 PM
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Should I get the Lumix s9, gh5 or the Lumix s5 ii or another camera entirely for landscape/nature photography and vlogging?
Yeah, pricewise camera body is an addition to the lenses. For 35mm sensor ("full frame") Lumix S is rather good choice because you have acces to Panasonic, Sigma, Leica (I think they are crazy expensive), few Samyang and few Chinese lenses. Lumix G (smaller, 4/3 sensor) will offer in generall smalle
...domin_jezdcca_bobrow in r/Lumix
May 4, 2026 2:08 PM
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What’s a good beginner camera for roughly $200-300?
Most cameras are easy to use in that you can put them in auto mode and take pictures. A lot of the advantages of a camera don't come into play when they're used in auto mode but it's for a 12 year old so she has plenty of time to learn how to use if she desires. Low light photography is a function o
...Terrible_Guitar_4070 in r/AskPhotography
May 5, 2026 12:32 AM
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Which first camera to buy?
If you want a capable system at a relatively good price, the Panasonic G97 is going for around 600 usd on B&H right now. It's a small and light micro four thirds camera. It comes with the 12-60 kit lens. That's 24-120mm full frame equivalent. That'll provide a wide focal range that should do you wel
...Terrible_Guitar_4070 in r/AskPhotography
May 7, 2026 4:05 PM
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