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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6400

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6400 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
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G85
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed January 2019
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6400 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is relatively close but the G95 (Four Thirds) and A6400 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The G95 was revealed 3 months later than the A6400 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G95 scores vs the A6400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Sony A6400

 G95 A6400 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k922kSharper screen (+318k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Panasonic G95

 A6400 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Sony A6400

 G95 A6400 
RevealedApril 2019January 2019Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G95 comes with 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) whilst the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G95 compared to the A6400.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and A6400 is 67 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G95 and A6400.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G95 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6400 will render more detail because of its extra 3.7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography details
Sony A6400 Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography details
Sony A6400 Street photography details
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography factors
Sony A6400 Sports photography factors
68
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
76
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G95
Travel photography with Sony A6400
73
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
87
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6400 Landscape photography advice
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery life (290 shots)
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging highlights
Sony A6400 Vlogging highlights
79
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
80
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Sony A6400
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Sony Alpha a6400
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-04-05 2019-01-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 24MP
Anti alias 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 - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 536 gr (1.18 pounds) 403 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 410 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
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) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $998 $898