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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Superseded the Panasonic G85
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS25
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS20, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and ZS20 (14MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G95 was introduced 7 years after the ZS20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G95 matches up versus the ZS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic ZS20

 G95 ZS20 
LaunchedApril 2019April 2012Newer by 85 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k460kSharper display (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic G95

 ZS20 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic ZS20

 G95 ZS20 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 features outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G95 vs the ZS20.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and ZS20 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G95 and ZS20.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G95 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic G95 will give more detail using its extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent G95 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
30
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others (206g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G95
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
68
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography highlights
73
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (290 CIPA)
68
lighter than others (206 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
low battery pack (290 per charge)
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging features
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called Lumix DMC-G90 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-04-05 2012-04-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 6.40 m
Flash options 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 Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 grams (1.18 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $998 $349