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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Older Model is Olympus E-P3
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G85
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic G95, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and G95 (20.3MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was released 6 years prior to the G95 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-P5 scores versus the G95 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Panasonic G95

 E-P5 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus E-P5

 G95 E-P5 
ReleasedApril 2019October 2013Newer by 67 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k1037kCrisper display (+203k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic G95

 E-P5 G95 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P5 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic G95 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P5 vs the G95.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and G95 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and G95.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic G95 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-P5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography advice
71
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent MP (20.3MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography details
Panasonic G95 Street photography details
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (420g)
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography details
Panasonic G95 Sports photography details
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
68
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
low battery (290 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Travel photography information
Panasonic G95 Travel photography information
68
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competitors in class (420g)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent MP (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
low battery (290 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
low battery (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G95 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (420g)
79
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
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Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Panasonic G95
 Olympus PEN E-P5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Also called as - Lumix DMC-G90
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-10-03 2019-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20.3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 35 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO 100) 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 420 grams (0.93 lb) 536 grams (1.18 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 895 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 290 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $389 $998