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Panasonic G95 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Sigma DP3 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
33
Overall
47

Panasonic G95 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill 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
  • Announced April 2019
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Old Model is Panasonic G85
Sigma DP3 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 75mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Panasonic G95 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic G95 versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G95 was brought out 6 years after the DP3 Merrill which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G95 matches up versus the DP3 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Sigma DP3 Merrill

 G95 DP3 Merrill 
AnnouncedApril 2019January 2013Newer by 76 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k920kCrisper display (+320k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Panasonic G95

 DP3 Merrill G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Sigma DP3 Merrill

 G95 DP3 Merrill 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Panasonic G95 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G95 features 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 Sigma DP3 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G95 vs the DP3 Merrill.

Panasonic G95 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G95 and DP3 Merrill is 67 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G95 and DP3 Merrill.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G95 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic G95 will resolve more detail having its extra 5.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer G95 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G95 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP3 Merrill Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
decent MP (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP3 Merrill as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G95
Sports photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
68
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery life (290 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
45
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (75mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G95
Travel photography with Sigma DP3 Merrill
73
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
54
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP3 Merrill Landscape photography details
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery life (290 per charge)
56
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (75mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G95
Vlogging with Sigma DP3 Merrill
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic G95 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Sigma DP3 Merrill
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Sigma DP3 Merrill
General Information
Make Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Sigma DP3 Merrill
Alternative name Lumix DMC-G90 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-04-05 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 75mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,240k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 grams (1.18 lbs) 330 grams (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $998 $1,353