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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G95

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
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
  • Revealed April 2019
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Older Model is Panasonic G85
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G95 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic G95

 PEN-F G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus PEN-F

 G95 PEN-F 
RevealedApril 2019January 2016Fresher by 38 months
Display resolution1240k1037kClearer display (+203k dot)

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic G95

 PEN-F G95 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

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

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography advice
75
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Street photography information
Panasonic G95 Street photography information
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Sports photography features
Panasonic G95 Sports photography features
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery (290 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G95 Travel photography highlights
75
includes focus by touch
decent MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (290 per charge)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus PEN-F
Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
not so great battery life (330 shots)
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus PEN-F
Vlogging with Panasonic G95
78
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no microphone support
79
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic G95
 Olympus PEN-FPanasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN-F Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-G90
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-27 2019-04-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII 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 20 megapixel 20.3 megapixel
Anti alias 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 data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 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 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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lb) 536 grams (1.18 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 894 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 290 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,000 $998