Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G95
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Released November 2011
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PM2
(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
- Announced April 2019
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
- Old Model is Panasonic G85
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G95 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic G95, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and G95 (20.3MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PM1 was announced 8 years prior to the G95 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PM1 matches up against the G95 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G95 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic G95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic G95
E-PM1 | G95 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus E-PM1
G95 | E-PM1 | |||
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Announced | April 2019 | November 2011 | More modern by 89 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 460k | Sharper screen (+780k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic G95
E-PM1 | G95 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 features outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic G95 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic G95 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PM1 and the G95.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and G95 is 89 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and G95.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic G95 to resolve greater detail with its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-G90 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-11-23 | 2019-04-05 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | 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 megapixels | 20.3 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,240k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 | 6.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 265 grams (0.58 lbs) | 536 grams (1.18 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 290 shots |
Form of battery | 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $499 | $998 |