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Panasonic G95 vs Sony HX350

Portability
67
Imaging
61
Features
88
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Panasonic G95 vs Sony HX350 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
  • Revealed April 2019
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G85
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced December 2016
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G95 vs Sony HX350, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the G95 (Four Thirds) and HX350 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G95 was announced 2 years after the HX350 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the G95 grades versus the HX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Sony HX350

 G95 HX350 
AnnouncedApril 2019December 2016Newer by 28 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k922kCrisper screen (+318k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Panasonic G95

 HX350 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Sony HX350

 G95 HX350 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Panasonic G95 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G95 compared to the HX350.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and HX350 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G95 and HX350.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G95 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G95 will resolve extra detail with its extra 0.3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern G95 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX350 Portrait photography advice
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
47
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography factors
Sony HX350 Street photography factors
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G95
Sports photography with Sony HX350
68
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography details
Sony HX350 Travel photography details
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
54
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (652g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography information
Sony HX350 Landscape photography information
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery power (290 shots)
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G95
Vlogging with Sony HX350
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
27
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (652 grams)
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Sony HX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Also called Lumix DMC-G90 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-04-05 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 20 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 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,240k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
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, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AEB
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 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 536g (1.18 lb) 652g (1.44 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $998 -