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Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
70
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Olympus E-500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Olympus E-500
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
  • Announced October 2005
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-500
  • Renewed by Olympus E-510
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Released April 2019
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Replaced the Panasonic G85
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Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G95, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and G95 (20.3MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-500 was launched 14 years earlier than the G95 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-500 matches up versus the G95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Panasonic G95

 E-500 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus E-500

 G95 E-500 
ReleasedApril 2019October 2005Newer by 163 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1240k215kClearer screen (+1025k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-500 and Panasonic G95

 E-500 G95 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-500 comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G95 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G95 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-500 vs the G95.

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-500 and G95 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-500 and G95.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic G95 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 12.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged E-500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (8 megapixels)
77
manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-500
Street photography with Panasonic G95
56
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (479 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-500 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G95 Sports photography factors
37
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
68
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-500 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G95 Travel photography advice
52
lighter than average in class (479g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution (8MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (290 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-500
Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
43
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (8 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
no Timelapse function
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
terrible battery life (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-500 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G95 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
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Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-500 and Panasonic G95
 Olympus E-500Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Also referred to as EVOLT E-500 Lumix DMC-G90
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2005-10-21 2019-04-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 20.3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 215 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.45x 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 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 479 grams (1.06 pounds) 536 grams (1.18 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $998