Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G95
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Launched July 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic G3
- Renewed by Panasonic G6
(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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G90
- Replaced the Panasonic G85
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G95 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic G95, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and G95 (20.3MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G5 was introduced 7 years prior to the G95 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G5 scores against the G95 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G95 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Panasonic G95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic G95
G5 | G95 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic G5
G95 | G5 | |||
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Launched | April 2019 | July 2012 | Newer by 81 months | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 920k | Crisper display (+320k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic G95
G5 | G95 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G5 has physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G95 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic G95 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the G5 against the G95.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 and G95 is 74 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and G95.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic G95 to offer more detail using its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged G5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-G90 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-07-17 | 2019-04-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine VII FHD | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 1,240k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.50 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 396 gr (0.87 lb) | 536 gr (1.18 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 61 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 618 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 290 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $699 | $998 |