Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic SZ5

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic SZ5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and SZ5 (14MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and SZ5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The G95 was released 6 years later than the SZ5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G95 matches up versus the SZ5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G95 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G95 comes with outside 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 SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G95 compared to the SZ5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and SZ5 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G95 and SZ5.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G95 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G95 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher G95 provides a benefit in sensor tech.