Panasonic G95 vs Pentax E90

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 and Pentax Optio E90. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G95 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.