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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Announced April 2019
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G85
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic G95, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The FZ100 was released 9 years earlier than the G95 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ100 matches up versus the G95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic G95

 FZ100 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic FZ100

 G95 FZ100 
AnnouncedApril 2019July 2010More recent by 106 months
Display resolution1240k460kSharper display (+780k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic G95

 FZ100 G95 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 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).

Check out the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic G95 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FZ100 and the G95.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and G95 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and G95.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G95 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older FZ100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography information
Panasonic G95 Street photography information
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (540 grams)
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography features
Panasonic G95 Sports photography features
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
59
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (540 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
low battery (290 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
low battery (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
Vlogging with Panasonic G95
64
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (540g)
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic G95
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-G90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-07-21 2019-04-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20.3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 536 gr (1.18 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" 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 - 290 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch price $500 $998