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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
62
Features
88
Overall
72

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  • Superseded the Panasonic G85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
77
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 (1/ seconds)
bad battery power (330 shots)
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery life (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z8 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G95 Travel photography advice
61
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
excellent resolution (46 megapixels)
bad battery power (330 per charge)
heavier than others (910 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z8 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography information
84
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.20")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
bad battery power (330 per charge)
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
bad battery life (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z8
Vlogging with Panasonic G95
33
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than others (910 grams)
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Panasonic G95
 Nikon Z8Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Other name - Lumix DMC-G90
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-10 2019-04-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 20.3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 493 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 46 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.20 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,089 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 910g (2.01 pounds) 536g (1.18 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 98 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 2548 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 290 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two Single
Cost at release $3,999 $998