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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G95

Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1
  • Successor is Olympus E-M1 III
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
  • Released April 2019
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G85
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G95 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G95, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the G95 (20.3MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was revealed 3 years prior to the G95 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-M1 II scores versus the G95 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic G95

 E-M1 II G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 G95 E-M1 II 
ReleasedApril 2019September 2016Newer by 30 months
Display resolution1240k1037kSharper display (+203k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic G95

 E-M1 II G95 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II provides exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while 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 the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G95 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 II versus the G95.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and G95 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and G95.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic G95 to provide greater detail because of its extra 0.3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-M1 II will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic G95
76
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography advice
Panasonic G95 Street photography advice
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (574 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G95 Sports photography highlights
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
68
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography details
Panasonic G95 Travel photography details
72
lighter than average in class (574 grams)
weather sealing
features touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (350 shots)
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (290 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging factors
Panasonic G95 Vlogging factors
79
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
lighter than average in class (574 grams)
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic G95
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-G90
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-09-19 2019-04-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20.3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual 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 sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 574 gr (1.27 lb) 536 gr (1.18 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 290 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at release $1,700 $998