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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Old Model is Panasonic G85
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G95, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and G95 (20.3MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-620 was brought out 10 years earlier than the G95 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-620 grades vs the G95 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic G95

 E-620 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus E-620

 G95 E-620 
LaunchedApril 2019July 2009More modern by 118 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic G95

 E-620 G95 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-620 features physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic G95 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G95 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-620 vs the G95.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and G95 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and G95.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic G95 to provide extra detail having its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography info
Panasonic G95 Street photography info
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G95 Sports photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery life (290 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography features
Panasonic G95 Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G95 Vlogging factors
18
lack of video recording
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic G95
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-G90
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-07-06 2019-04-05
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20.3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 7 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
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 file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lbs) 536 gr (1.18 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 290 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
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)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $799 $998