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Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
67
Imaging
61
Features
88
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX20 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
  • Launched April 2019
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Replaced the Panasonic G85
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX11
  • Updated by Samsung NX30
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Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G95 and Samsung NX20, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is relatively similar but the G95 (Four Thirds) and NX20 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The G95 was announced 7 years after the NX20 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G95 grades versus the NX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Samsung NX20

 G95 NX20 
RevealedApril 2019April 2012Newer by 85 months
Screen resolution1240k614kCrisper screen (+626k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Panasonic G95

 NX20 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Samsung NX20

 G95 NX20 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G95 enjoys external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G95 and Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G95 against the NX20.

Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and NX20 is 67 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G95 and NX20.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G95 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G95 will deliver more detail with its extra 0.3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G95 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography advice
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography factors
Samsung NX20 Street photography factors
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
77
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography information
Samsung NX20 Sports photography information
68
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
60
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX20 Travel photography factors
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count decent (20.3MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
77
lighter than competitors in class (341g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX20 Vlogging highlights
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
78
display is selfie friendly
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Samsung NX20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Samsung NX20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Samsung NX20
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-04-05 2012-04-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 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, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536 gr (1.18 lb) 341 gr (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 360 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $998 $1,100