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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Superseded the Panasonic G85
Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH2
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH4
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GH3, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and GH3 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G95 was launched 6 years after the GH3 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the G95 matches up vs the GH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic GH3

 G95 GH3 
RevealedApril 2019September 2012More modern by 80 months
Screen resolution1240k614kCrisper screen (+626k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic G95

 GH3 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic GH3

 G95 GH3 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Panasonic GH3 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G95 versus the GH3.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and GH3 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G95 and GH3.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic G95 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher G95 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G95
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH3
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G95
Street photography with Panasonic GH3
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
65
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography information
Panasonic GH3 Sports photography information
68
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery pack (290 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
63
high fps (20.0 fps)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography factors
73
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (290 shots)
71
better than average battery power (540 per charge)
environment proofing
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than others (550 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography factors
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
low battery pack (290 per charge)
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (540 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH3 Vlogging advice
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
65
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (550g)
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Panasonic GH3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-04-05 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine VII FHD
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 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 49 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,744k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.67x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536g (1.18 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 812
Other
Battery life 290 photos 540 photos
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $998 $799