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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-r 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Replaced the Panasonic G85
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-r Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-r, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and K-r (12MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The G95 was introduced 8 years later than the K-r and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G95 scores vs the K-r when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Pentax K-r

 G95 K-r 
AnnouncedApril 2019March 2011Fresher by 99 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k921kSharper screen (+319k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic G95

 K-r G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-r

 G95 K-r 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G95 and the K-r.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G95 and K-r is 67 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G95 and K-r.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G95 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic G95 will offer greater detail using its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern G95 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-r Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
63
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography details
Pentax K-r Sports photography details
68
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery life (290 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery life (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography features
Pentax K-r Travel photography features
73
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
47
flash built-in
not so great battery life (470 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
65
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (470 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-r Vlogging factors
79
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
26
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Pentax K-r
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Pentax K-r
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2019-04-05 2011-03-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,240k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 grams (1.18 lb) 598 grams (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 755
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 470 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $998 $1,100