Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic SZ1

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic SZ1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and SZ1 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G95 was launched 7 years later than the SZ1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G95 matches up vs the SZ1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G95 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 comes with physical dimensions 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 SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic SZ1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G95 against the SZ1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G95 and SZ1 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G95 and SZ1.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G95 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic G95 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent G95 should have a benefit in sensor technology.