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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G95

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Replacement is OM System OM-5
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
  • Revealed April 2019
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G85
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic G95, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the G95 (20.3MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 III was introduced 7 months later than the G95 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-M5 III matches up versus the G95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Panasonic G95

 E-M5 III G95 
RevealedOctober 2019April 2019More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 G95 E-M5 III 
Screen resolution1240k1040kCrisper screen (+200k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic G95

 E-M5 III G95 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 III provides outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G95 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic G95 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 III versus the G95.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 III and G95 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and G95.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic G95 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 0.3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer E-M5 III is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography information
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
good MP (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Street photography highlights
Panasonic G95 Street photography highlights
83
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G95 Sports photography highlights
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery life (310 CIPA)
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (310 shots)
73
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery life (310 shots)
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery power (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging details
Panasonic G95 Vlogging details
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic G95
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Also called - Lumix DMC-G90
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-10-17 2019-04-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type MOS 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 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 414 grams (0.91 lbs) 536 grams (1.18 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 290 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $1,199 $998