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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax E90

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax E90 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
  • Released April 2019
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Superseded the Panasonic G85
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic G95 and Pentax E90, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and E90 (10MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and E90 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G95 was revealed 9 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G95 grades against the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Pentax E90

 G95 E90 
IntroducedApril 2019January 2010Fresher by 112 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Panasonic G95

 E90 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Pentax E90

 G95 E90 

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G95 has got exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Panasonic G95 and Pentax E90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G95 against the E90.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and E90 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G95 and E90.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G95 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G95 will show more detail because of its extra 10.3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern G95 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G95
Portrait photography with Pentax E90
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography information
Pentax E90 Street photography information
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography advice
Pentax E90 Sports photography advice
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography features
Pentax E90 Landscape photography features
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging factors
Pentax E90 Vlogging factors
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Pentax E90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Pentax Optio E90
Alternate name Lumix DMC-G90 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-04-05 2010-01-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 3
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 32-95mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 6cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
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 speed 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536g (1.18 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $998 $100