Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7 II
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G90
- Superseded the Panasonic G85
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Introduced November 2014
- Superseded the Sony A7
- Replacement is Sony A7 III
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Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is fairly comparable but the G95 (Four Thirds) and A7 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.
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Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G95 scores vs the A7 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Sony A7 II
| G95 | A7 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2019 |  | November 2014 | More recent by 54 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1240k |  | 1230k | Clearer display (+10k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Panasonic G95
| A7 II | G95 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Sony A7 II
| G95 | A7 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G95 features outer 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) and the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G95 vs the A7 II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G95 and A7 II is 67 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G95 and A7 II.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G95 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 II will produce more detail having its extra 3.7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern G95 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7 II Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 | Sony Alpha A7 II |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-G90 | - |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2019-04-05 | 2014-11-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20.3 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 117 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,240k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 536 grams (1.18 pounds) | 599 grams (1.32 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 90 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2449 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 images | 350 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $998 | $1,456 |