Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G95

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic G95, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the G95 (20.3MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The PEN-F was introduced 4 years earlier than the G95 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the PEN-F grades vs the G95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN-F & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Panasonic G95 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus PEN-F comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic G95 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the PEN-F against the G95.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and G95 is 84 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and G95.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic G95 to give you greater detail using its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older PEN-F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.