Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G95
Portability
79 Imaging
69 Features
84 Overall
75
79 Imaging
69 Features
84 Overall
75
Portability
67 Imaging
61 Features
88 Overall
71
67 Imaging
61 Features
88 Overall
71
Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
- Revealed June 2022
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced April 2019
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
- Superseded the Panasonic G85
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On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon Z30 and Panasonic G95, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z30 (21MP) and the G95 (20.3MP) is fairly well matched but the Z30 (APS-C) and G95 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe Z30 was manufactured 3 years after the G95 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z30 matches up against the G95 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Panasonic G95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Panasonic G95
| Z30 | G95 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2022 |  | April 2019 | More modern by 40 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Nikon Z30
| G95 | Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1240k |  | 1040k | Sharper display (+200k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Panasonic G95
| Z30 | G95 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Display dimensions | 3.00" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z30 provides outer dimensions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst 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 Z30 and Panasonic G95 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z30 compared to the G95.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z30 and G95 is 79 and 67 respectively.
Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z30 and G95.
Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z30 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z30 will give greater detail due to its extra 0.7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Z30 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography features
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
manual focus
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (405 grams)
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Panasonic G95 Sports photography advice
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery (290 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Panasonic G95
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (21MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (405 grams)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery (290 CIPA)
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Nikon Z30 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography information
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
bad battery (290 shots)
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Nikon Z30 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G95 Vlogging highlights
selfie friendly display
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (405 grams)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
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Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications
| Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-G90 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2022-06-29 | 2019-04-05 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 20.3 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 209 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 35 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,240k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.40 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, 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 input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 405 grams (0.89 pounds) | 536 grams (1.18 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") | 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 330 pictures | 290 pictures |
| Type 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $650 | $998 |