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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6100

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6100 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
  • Launched April 2019
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Replaced the Panasonic G85
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released August 2019
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is very close but the G95 (Four Thirds) and A6100 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The G95 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the A6100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the G95 grades vs the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Sony A6100

 G95 A6100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k922kClearer display (+318k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Panasonic G95

 A6100 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Sony A6100

 G95 A6100 
ReleasedApril 2019August 2019Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G95 enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G95 compared to the A6100.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G95 and A6100 is 67 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G95 and A6100.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G95 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A6100 will result in extra detail due to its extra 3.7MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6100 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20.3MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
82
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography details
Sony A6100 Street photography details
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
good ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography factors
Sony A6100 Sports photography factors
68
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20.3MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery life (290 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
75
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count good (20.3MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (290 per charge)
86
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6100 Landscape photography advice
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20.3MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery life (290 per charge)
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G95
Vlogging with Sony A6100
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Sony A6100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Sony Alpha a6100
Also called as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-04-05 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 grams (1.18 pounds) 396 grams (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 420 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $998 $748