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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7R

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7R 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
  • Revealed April 2019
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Replaced the Panasonic G85
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7R II
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7R Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic G95 and Sony A7R, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and A7R (36MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and A7R (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G95 was revealed 5 years after the A7R which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G95 grades vs the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Sony A7R

 G95 A7R 
LaunchedApril 2019February 2014Newer by 63 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k1230kSharper display (+10k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Panasonic G95

 A7R G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Sony A7R

 G95 A7R 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G95 features outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G95 and Sony A7R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G95 versus the A7R.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G95 and A7R is 67 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G95 and A7R.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G95 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R will render extra detail because of its extra 15.7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent G95 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R Portrait photography highlights
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
84
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography advice
Sony A7R Street photography advice
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
80
tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competition (465 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography advice
Sony A7R Sports photography advice
68
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (340 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography info
Sony A7R Travel photography info
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
70
lighter than competition (465 grams)
environment proof
megapixel count fantastic (36 megapixels)
not so great battery (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography features
Sony A7R Landscape photography features
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging details
Sony A7R Vlogging details
79
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
36
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competition (465 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Sony A7R
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Sony Alpha A7R
Also called Lumix DMC-G90 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-04-05 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
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 9.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536g (1.18 lb) 465g (1.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 290 images 340 images
Type 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 shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $998 $1,898