Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6100

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 & Sony Alpha a6100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G95 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.