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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G95

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2021
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Superseded the Panasonic G85
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G95, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the G95 (20.3MP) is fairly similar but the Z fc (APS-C) and G95 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The Z fc was manufactured 2 years later than the G95 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z fc scores vs the G95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic G95

 Z fc G95 
ReleasedJune 2021April 2019Fresher by 28 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Nikon Z fc

 G95 Z fc 
Display resolution1240k1040kClearer display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G95

 Z fc G95 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z fc provides physical dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic G95 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G95 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z fc versus the G95.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and G95 is 79 and 67 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and G95.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z fc due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z fc will offer extra detail due to its extra 0.7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Z fc will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography information
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography information
82
focusing manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
decent MP (20.3MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography factors
Panasonic G95 Street photography factors
74
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (445 grams)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Sports photography camera
68
MP count good (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
68
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20.3MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc Travel photography advice
Panasonic G95 Travel photography advice
72
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (300 shots)
heavier than competition in class (445 grams)
73
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent MP (20.3MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography highlights
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G95 as a Vlogging camera
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (445 grams)
79
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic G95
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z fc Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-G90
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-06-28 2019-04-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 20.3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 49
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 21 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 536g (1.18 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 290 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $949 $998