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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G95

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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
  • Launched April 2019
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Superseded the Panasonic G85
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic G95, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the G95 (20.3MP) is fairly similar but the FZ1000 II (1") and G95 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was manufactured within a month of the G95 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ1000 II matches up vs the G95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Panasonic G95

 FZ1000 II G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 G95 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic G95

 FZ1000 II G95 
LaunchedFebruary 2019April 2019Similar age
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution1240k1240kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II offers exterior measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Panasonic G95 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic G95 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the G95.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and G95 is 55 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and G95.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G95 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Street photography with Panasonic G95
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G95 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery power (290 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography features
Panasonic G95 Travel photography features
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supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (400mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (290 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery power (290 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G95 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic G95
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-G90
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-18 2019-04-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 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
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.0 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 gr (1.78 pounds) 536 gr (1.18 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 290 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Retail price $898 $998