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Panasonic G95 vs Sigma fp

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Panasonic G95 vs Sigma fp 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Replaced the Panasonic G85
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
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Panasonic G95 vs Sigma fp Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G95 versus Sigma fp, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sigma. The image resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the fp (25MP) is relatively well matched but the G95 (Four Thirds) and fp (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G95 was launched 3 months prior to the fp and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the G95 scores versus the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Sigma fp

 G95 fp 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Panasonic G95

 fp G95 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1240kClearer screen (+860k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Sigma fp

 G95 fp 
RevealedApril 2019July 2019Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G95 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G95 comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G95 versus Sigma fp in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G95 versus the fp.

Panasonic G95 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G95 and fp is 67 and 84 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G95 and fp.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G95 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp will give more detail utilizing its extra 4.7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Panasonic G95 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G95
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
77
has manual focus
good MP (20.3MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
85
has manual focus
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography features
Sigma fp Street photography features
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography info
Sigma fp Sports photography info
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20.3MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography advice
Sigma fp Travel photography advice
73
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (290 shots)
78
weather sealing
features focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20.3MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
83
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging factors
Sigma fp Vlogging factors
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
37
touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic G95 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Sigma fp
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Sigma fp
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-04-05 2019-07-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias 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 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Total lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536g (1.18 pounds) 422g (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $998 $2,050