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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax KP

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Launched April 2019
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G85
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Released January 2017
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax KP Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic G95 versus Pentax KP, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the KP (24MP) is fairly comparable but the G95 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G95 was brought out 2 years later than the KP and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the G95 grades versus the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Pentax KP

 G95 KP 
ReleasedApril 2019January 2017More recent by 27 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k921kSharper display (+319k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic G95

 KP G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Pentax KP

 G95 KP 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G95 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G95 vs the KP.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and KP is 67 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G95 and KP.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G95 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax KP will provide more detail having its extra 3.7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G95 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography advice
Pentax KP Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G95
Street photography with Pentax KP
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G95
Sports photography with Pentax KP
68
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proof
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery power (390 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography advice
Pentax KP Travel photography advice
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
62
weather proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (390 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
not so great battery power (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging details
Pentax KP Vlogging details
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Pentax KP
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Pentax KP
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2019-04-05 2017-01-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 819200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,240k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/24000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
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 w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60i, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536g (1.18 lbs) 703g (1.55 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 390 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $998 $747