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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83
Nikon Z8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
61
Features
88
Overall
71

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Revealed May 2023
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
  • Launched April 2019
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Superseded the Panasonic G85
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon Z8 versus Panasonic G95, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and G95 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z8 was manufactured 4 years later than the G95 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z8 scores against the G95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Panasonic G95

 Z8 G95 
LaunchedMay 2023April 2019Fresher by 50 months
Display dimensions3.20"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1240kCrisper display (+849k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Nikon Z8

 G95 Z8 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic G95

 Z8 G95 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z8 has exterior measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z8 versus the G95.

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z8 and G95 is 55 and 67 respectively.

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z8 and G95.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z8 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z8 will offer you more detail due to its extra 25.7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger Z8 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z8 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography information
89
has manual focus
excellent resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z8
Street photography with Panasonic G95
72
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others (910 grams)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z8 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G95 Sports photography factors
81
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low