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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A9 II 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G85
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A9
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A9 II Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic G95 vs Sony A9 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is relatively comparable but the G95 (Four Thirds) and A9 II (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The G95 was released 6 months before the A9 II which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G95 matches up versus the A9 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Sony A9 II

 G95 A9 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Panasonic G95

 A9 II G95 
Screen resolution1440k1240kClearer screen (+200k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Sony A9 II

 G95 A9 II 
ReleasedApril 2019October 2019Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 offers exterior 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 A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G95 vs Sony A9 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G95 compared to the A9 II.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G95 and A9 II is 67 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G95 and A9 II.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G95 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A9 II will show greater detail as a result of its extra 3.7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography information
Sony A9 II Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
85
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G95
Street photography with Sony A9 II
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G95
Sports photography with Sony A9 II
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
terrible battery life (290 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (690 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography factors
Sony A9 II Travel photography factors
73
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
good resolution (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
73
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
Landscape photography with Sony A9 II
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20.3MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging factors
Sony A9 II Vlogging factors
79
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Sony A9 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Also Known as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-04-05 2019-10-03
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 dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Total focus points 49 693
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
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, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 536 grams (1.18 pounds) 678 grams (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 690 photos
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, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Cost at release $998 $4,498