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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q 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
  • Old Model is Panasonic G85
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Later Model is Pentax Q10
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G95 versus Pentax Q, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and Q (12MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The G95 was introduced 7 years after the Q which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G95 grades vs the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Pentax Q

 G95 Q 
AnnouncedApril 2019June 2011Newer by 95 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k460kSharper screen (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic G95

 Q G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Pentax Q

 G95 Q 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 has got outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G95 against the Q.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and Q is 67 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G95 and Q.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G95 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G95 will resolve extra detail using its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer G95 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
45
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography information
Pentax Q Street photography information
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q Sports photography factors
68
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery (290 shots)
has no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G95
Travel photography with Pentax Q
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (290 shots)
57
lighter than competition in class (180g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
Landscape photography with Pentax Q
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
bad battery (290 per charge)
51
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G95
Vlogging with Pentax Q
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (180g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Pentax Q
Alternate name Lumix DMC-G90 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-04-05 2011-06-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Available lenses 107 8
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,240k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 grams (1.18 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life 290 shots 230 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $998 $695