Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G95
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![Nikon Z8 front Nikon Z8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z8/Nikon-Z8-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)
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic G85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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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G95 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z8 Gallery & Panasonic G95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Panasonic G95
Z8 | G95 | |||
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Launched | May 2023 | ![]() | April 2019 | Fresher by 50 months |
Display dimensions | 3.20" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2089k | ![]() | 1240k | Crisper display (+849k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Nikon Z8
G95 | Z8 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic G95
Z8 | G95 | |||
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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).
Check out the Nikon Z8 versus Panasonic G95 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G95-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G95-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z8-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G95-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z8-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 Z8 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications
Nikon Z8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 | |
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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 |