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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A3000

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A3000 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
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Old Model is Panasonic G85
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Replacement is Sony a3500
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic G95 and Sony A3000, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is very similar but the G95 (Four Thirds) and A3000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G95 was unveiled 5 years after the A3000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G95 grades versus the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Sony A3000

 G95 A3000 
ReleasedApril 2019August 2013Newer by 69 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k230kSharper display (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Panasonic G95

 A3000 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Sony A3000

 G95 A3000 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G95 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G95 vs the A3000.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G95 and A3000 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G95 and A3000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G95 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G95 will offer you greater detail having an extra 0.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer G95 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography advice
Sony A3000 Portrait photography advice
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography advice
Sony A3000 Street photography advice
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography info
Sony A3000 Sports photography info
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
bad battery life (290 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
60
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (290 per charge)
60
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (411g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
bad battery life (290 shots)
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging factors
Sony A3000 Vlogging factors
79
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
26
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (411g)
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Sony A3000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Sony Alpha A3000
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-04-05 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 gr (1.18 pounds) 411 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 470 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $998 $398