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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-420 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Old Model is Olympus E-410
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
  • Announced April 2019
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G85
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic G95, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and G95 (20.3MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-420 was unveiled 11 years earlier than the G95 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-420 grades against the G95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Panasonic G95

 E-420 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus E-420

 G95 E-420 
AnnouncedApril 2019June 2008More modern by 131 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic G95

 E-420 G95 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-420 provides external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G95 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic G95 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-420 and the G95.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and G95 is 77 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-420 and G95.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic G95 to render more detail having an extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-420 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-420 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography advice
57
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-420 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G95 Street photography highlights
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (426 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-420 Sports photography info
Panasonic G95 Sports photography info
39
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery (500 per charge)
68
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
53
lighter than competitors in class (426g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (500 shots)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery life (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-420 Vlogging information
Panasonic G95 Vlogging information
9
no video
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Panasonic G95
 Olympus E-420Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-420 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Also called as - Lumix DMC-G90
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2008-06-23 2019-04-05
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20.3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 536 grams (1.18 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 527 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 290 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Cost at release $999 $998