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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Older Model is 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
  • Revealed April 2019
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Replaced the Panasonic G85
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G95, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The FZ300 was introduced 4 years before the G95 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ300 matches up against the G95 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic G95

 FZ300 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic FZ300

 G95 FZ300 
RevealedApril 2019July 2015More recent by 45 months
Display resolution1240k1040kSharper display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic G95

 FZ300 G95 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 comes with external measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G95 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ300 against the G95.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and G95 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and G95.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ300 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G95 will show extra detail using its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FZ300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
59
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (691g)
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
Sports photography with Panasonic G95
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (380 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
68
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
Travel photography with Panasonic G95
59
good battery (380 per charge)
weather proof
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
more heavy than competition (691g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (380 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
Vlogging with Panasonic G95
62
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (691g)
79
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic G95
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-G90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-07-16 2019-04-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 691 gr (1.52 lbs) 536 gr (1.18 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 380 photographs 290 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $598 $998