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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
67
Imaging
61
Features
88
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Revealed April 2019
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Older Model is Panasonic G85
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Replaced the Sony A7 II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 IV
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7 III Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7 III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is relatively comparable but the G95 (Four Thirds) and A7 III (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G95 was launched 14 months after the A7 III which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G95 scores against the A7 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Sony A7 III

 G95 A7 III 
RevealedApril 2019February 2018More modern by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k922kSharper screen (+318k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Panasonic G95

 A7 III G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Sony A7 III

 G95 A7 III 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G95 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G95 vs the A7 III.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and A7 III is 67 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G95 and A7 III.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G95 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7 III will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 3.7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern G95 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G95
Portrait photography with Sony A7 III
76
has manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G95
Sports photography with Sony A7 III
68
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20.3MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (610 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography details
Sony A7 III Travel photography details
73
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
73
better than average battery pack (610 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography details
Sony A7 III Landscape photography details
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20.3MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (610 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G95
Vlogging with Sony A7 III
79
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Sony A7 III
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Sony Alpha A7 III
Also Known as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-04-05 2018-02-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 852.0mm²
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
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 693
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536 grams (1.18 pounds) 650 grams (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 610 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail price $998 $1,998