Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7R IV
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
(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
- Launched April 2019
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-G90
- Older Model is Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Replaced the Sony A7R III
- Successor is Sony A7R V

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7R IV Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic G95 and Sony A7R IV, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and A7R IV (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

The G95 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the A7R IV so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G95 matches up against the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7R IV Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G95 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Sony A7R IV
G95 | A7R IV | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Panasonic G95
A7R IV | G95 | |||
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Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 1240k | Clearer display (+200k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Sony A7R IV
G95 | A7R IV | |||
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Introduced | April 2019 | ![]() | July 2019 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G95 offers physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic G95 and Sony A7R IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G95 against the A7R IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and A7R IV is 67 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G95 and A7R IV.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G95 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 40.7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-G90 | - |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2019-04-05 | 2019-07-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3 megapixel | 61 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 9504 x 6336 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 102800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 567 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,240k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 5,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
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 | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 536g (1.18 lbs) | 665g (1.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 99 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3344 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photos | 670 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Retail pricing | $998 | $3,498 |