Looking for your first real camera? This huge Lumix pre-Prime Day deal is hard to beat — plus top alternatives…

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Truly low-cost cameras that are actually worth buying are hard to come by, and that's what makes the Lumix G97 so special today in this unbeatable deal ahead of Prime Day.

In our Lumix G97 review of its 2025 release, we awarded this beginner mirrorless camera 4.5 stars out of 5, saying its "competitive price point makes it a very appealing camera for novice photographers and vloggers". And B&H Photo just slashed that already great price by $260 — you can grab Lumix G97 with 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 lens kit for $597.99 at B&H Photo and other leading retailers.

I've included links to the best deals below, many of which include handy extras to get you started. For example, B&H Photo throws in a memory card and shoulder bag for no extra cost!

The deal is less impressive for shoppers in the UK — theLumix G97 with 12-60mm lens costs...

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