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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX1 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
  • Launched April 2019
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Older Model is Panasonic G85
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Updated by Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic GX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and GX1 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The G95 was introduced 7 years later than the GX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G95 grades against the GX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic GX1

 G95 GX1 
LaunchedApril 2019February 2012More recent by 87 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k460kClearer screen (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic G95

 GX1 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic GX1

 G95 GX1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G95 provides external 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) while the Panasonic GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G95 compared to the GX1.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and GX1 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G95 and GX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic G95 to show greater detail using its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher G95 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
71
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography info
Panasonic GX1 Street photography info
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography advice
68
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (300 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Travel photography camera
73
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
65
supports focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography details
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
62
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging highlights
79
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
32
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-04-05 2012-02-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 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 rate 9.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 7.60 m
Flash settings 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
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536 grams (1.18 lb) 318 grams (0.70 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 703
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $998 $228