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Panasonic G95 vs Sony TF1

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic G95 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Superseded the Panasonic G85
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic G95 vs Sony TF1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and TF1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The G95 was manufactured 5 years after the TF1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G95 scores versus the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Sony TF1

 G95 TF1 
ReleasedApril 2019June 2013More modern by 71 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k460kCrisper display (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic G95

 TF1 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Sony TF1

 G95 TF1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G95 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 features outer 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 TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G95 vs Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G95 and the TF1.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G95 and TF1 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G95 and TF1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G95 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G95 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer G95 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G95
Street photography with Sony TF1
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (152g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography info
Sony TF1 Sports photography info
68
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery (290 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
73
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (290 per charge)
69
lighter than others in class (152g)
weather sealing
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
low battery (290 CIPA)
40
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
33
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2019-04-05 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 20.3MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536g (1.18 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $998 $266