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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Announced April 2019
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G85
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G95 versus Panasonic ZS50, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and ZS50 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The G95 was manufactured 4 years later than the ZS50 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G95 grades vs the ZS50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic ZS50

 G95 ZS50 
ReleasedApril 2019January 2015More recent by 52 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k1040kClearer display (+200k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic G95

 ZS50 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic ZS50

 G95 ZS50 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G95 enjoys outer 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 ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G95 against the ZS50.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and ZS50 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G95 and ZS50.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G95 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic G95 will produce more detail due to its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger G95 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
42
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography features
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (243g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G95
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
68
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery (290 shots)
no phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G95
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
73
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery (290 shots)
66
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography details
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery (290 CIPA)
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging advice
79
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Other name Lumix DMC-G90 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-04-05 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 grams (1.18 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life 290 images 300 images
Style of battery 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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $998 $350