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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Launched November 2017
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
  • Launched April 2019
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Older Model is Panasonic G85
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G95, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the G95 (20.3MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The G9 was launched 17 months prior to the G95 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G9 grades versus the G95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic G95

 G9 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic G9

 G95 G9 
LaunchedApril 2019November 2017Fresher by 17 months
Screen resolution1240k1040kCrisper screen (+200k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G95

 G9 G95 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 offers exterior measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G9 vs the G95.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and G95 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and G95.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic G95 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 0.3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older G9 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G95 Street photography highlights
75
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G95 Sports photography advice
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery power (400 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
68
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery power (290 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G9
Travel photography with Panasonic G95
70
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (400 shots)
73
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (290 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography factors
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (400 shots)
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery power (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G9
Vlogging with Panasonic G95
77
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
79
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic G95
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-G90
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2017-11-08 2019-04-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658g (1.45 pounds) 536g (1.18 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 290 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 1
Launch price $1,500 $998