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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GF5

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
54
Overall
50

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Replaced the Panasonic G85
Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF3
  • Successor is Panasonic GF6
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic G95 versus Panasonic GF5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and GF5 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G95 was unveiled 7 years later than the GF5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the G95 scores vs the GF5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic GF5

 G95 GF5 
IntroducedApril 2019April 2012Fresher by 86 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k920kCrisper screen (+320k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic G95

 GF5 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic GF5

 G95 GF5 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G95 offers outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF5 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G95 versus Panasonic GF5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G95 compared to the GF5.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and GF5 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G95 and GF5.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic G95 to render more detail having an extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern G95 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography information
Panasonic GF5 Street photography information
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF5 as a Sports photography camera
68
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF5 Travel photography information
73
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (290 per charge)
61
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GF5 Landscape photography details
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery (290 per charge)
59
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G95
Vlogging with Panasonic GF5
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
32
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Panasonic GF5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Also called as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-04-05 2012-04-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 536 grams (1.18 lbs) 267 grams (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 573
Other
Battery life 290 images 360 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $998 $600