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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX8 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Superseded the Panasonic G85
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic G95 versus Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G95 was brought out 3 years after the GX8 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G95 grades versus the GX8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic GX8

 G95 GX8 
AnnouncedApril 2019July 2015Newer by 46 months
Screen resolution1240k1040kCrisper screen (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic G95

 GX8 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic GX8

 G95 GX8 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G95 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G95 versus Panasonic GX8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G95 vs the GX8.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and GX8 is 67 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G95 and GX8.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic G95 to offer extra detail having its extra 0.3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent G95 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
75
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography features
Panasonic GX8 Street photography features
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
80
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography details
68
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery power (330 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography advice
73
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
73
weather sealing
includes focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography information
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20.3MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery power (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Vlogging camera
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Panasonic GX8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-04-05 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536 grams (1.18 lb) 487 grams (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 806
Other
Battery life 290 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $998 $898