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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-1 II 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
  • Announced April 2019
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Replaced the Panasonic G85
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Older Model is Pentax K-1
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-1 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The G95 was introduced 14 months later than the K-1 II which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G95 grades versus the K-1 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Pentax K-1 II

 G95 K-1 II 
LaunchedApril 2019February 2018Fresher by 14 months
Screen resolution1240k1037kClearer screen (+203k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic G95

 K-1 II G95 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-1 II

 G95 K-1 II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G95 has outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G95 against the K-1 II.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and K-1 II is 67 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G95 and K-1 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G95 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will offer you extra detail using its extra 15.7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent G95 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
86
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G95
Street photography with Pentax K-1 II
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great ISO range (819,200)
heavier than competitors (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography info
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography info
68
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography features
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography features
73
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
53
environment proof
megapixel count fantastic (36MP)
terrible battery pack (670 shots)
heavier than competitors (1,010 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography details
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging factors
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Also called as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2019-04-05 2018-02-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 25600 819200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF4
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,240k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 4.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536 grams (1.18 lbs) 1010 grams (2.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 shots 670 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail pricing $998 $1,737