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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-3 II 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
  • Revealed April 2019
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G85
Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Old Model is Pentax K-3
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic G95 versus Pentax K-3 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the K-3 II (24MP) is relatively well matched but the G95 (Four Thirds) and K-3 II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G95 was revealed 4 years after the K-3 II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G95 scores against the K-3 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Pentax K-3 II

 G95 K-3 II 
RevealedApril 2019April 2015More modern by 49 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k1037kCrisper screen (+203k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Panasonic G95

 K-3 II G95 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-3 II

 G95 K-3 II 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G95 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G95 versus Pentax K-3 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G95 vs the K-3 II.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and K-3 II is 67 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G95 and K-3 II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G95 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-3 II will give more detail because of its extra 3.7MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern G95 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-3 II Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography information
Pentax K-3 II Street photography information
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Sports photography camera
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery power (290 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (720 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography features
Pentax K-3 II Travel photography features
73
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (20.3MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (290 shots)
56
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
bad battery pack (720 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-3 II Landscape photography information
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery power (290 shots)
78
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery pack (720 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G95
Vlogging with Pentax K-3 II
79
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-3 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Pentax K-3 II
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Pentax K-3 II
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2019-04-05 2015-04-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 8.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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 (available with dedicated external flash)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536 grams (1.18 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1106
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 720 photographs
Style 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 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Dual
Launch cost $998 $829