Panasonic
Lumix G97
Updated Micro Four Thirds hybrid with 20.3MP sensor, V-Log L, 5-axis Dual I.S. 2, and 4K video.
$849
Launch priceReleased Dec 2024
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 11 months newer.
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Wins
Lumix G97
Wins
Alpha 7 V
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher RAW buffer depth (95 frames vs 27 frames)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 9 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix G97
130 × 94 × 77 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Lumix G97 is 3mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Alpha 7 V.
Lumix G97 is 165 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 77mm Lumix G97 · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix G97
130 × 94 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix G97
130 × 77 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G97
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix G97
Micro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix G97
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.4, 93.5, 77.4
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MP4
Weight
530 g vs 695 g — lower is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
AF points / zones
759 vs 49 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
95 frames vs 27 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car…
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix G97
Pros
- ✓20.3MP MFT sensor
- ✓V-Log L
- ✓5-axis Dual I.S. 2
- ✓Weather resistant
Cons
- –Contrast AF
- –Single card slot
- –MFT sensor
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Lumix G97 or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for Lumix G97 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G97 and Alpha 7 V?
Lumix G97 is 20.3 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix G97 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G97 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G97 or the Alpha 7 V?
Lumix G97 reaches 9 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G97 and Alpha 7 V?
Lumix G97 weighs 530 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Lumix G97 is 165 g lighter.
Do the Lumix G97 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
Lumix G97: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix G97 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
Lumix G97: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 300 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G97 and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix G97 launched at $849 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Lumix G97 is $2,050 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.