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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched September 2012
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 Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G85
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic G95, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and G95 (20.3MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL5 was introduced 7 years earlier than the G95 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PL5 matches up vs the G95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Panasonic G95

 E-PL5 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus E-PL5

 G95 E-PL5 
ReleasedApril 2019September 2012More recent by 79 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k460kCrisper screen (+780k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic G95

 E-PL5 G95 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL5 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic G95 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic G95 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL5 compared to the G95.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and G95 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and G95.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic G95 to provide extra detail using its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older E-PL5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL5
Portrait photography with Panasonic G95
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Street photography factors
Panasonic G95 Street photography factors
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G95 Sports photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery life (290 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G95 Travel photography factors
75
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (20.3MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (290 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Landscape photography camera
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have Time Lapse recording
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery life (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Vlogging info
Panasonic G95 Vlogging info
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have mic jack
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic G95
 Olympus PEN E-PL5Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Also called - Lumix DMC-G90
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-09-17 2019-04-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20.3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect 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
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 536 gr (1.18 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 889 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 290 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $998