Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G95
79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
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![Nikon Z30 front Nikon Z30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z30/Nikon-Z30-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G95/Panasonic-G95-front.jpg)
67 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
72
Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic G85
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Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G95 Overview
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.
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The 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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Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G95 Gallery
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 | |||
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Introduced | June 2022 | ![]() | April 2019 | More modern by 40 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Nikon Z30
G95 | Z30 | |||
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Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+200k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z30 and Panasonic G95
Z30 | G95 | |||
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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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z30-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G95-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z30 and G95 is 79 and 67 respectively.
![Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z30-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G95-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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.
![Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z30-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G95-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z30-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G95-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications
Nikon Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 | |
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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 |