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Panasonic G95 vs Sony WX10

Portability
67
Imaging
61
Features
88
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic G95 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Released April 2019
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G85
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony WX10 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic G95 versus Sony WX10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and WX10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The G95 was introduced 8 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G95 scores vs the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Sony WX10

 G95 WX10 
LaunchedApril 2019January 2011Fresher by 101 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1240k460kClearer display (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic G95

 WX10 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Sony WX10

 G95 WX10 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Panasonic G95 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G95 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G95 versus Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G95 vs the WX10.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G95 and WX10 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G95 and WX10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G95 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic G95 will offer greater detail using its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger G95 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX10 Portrait photography factors
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20.3MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
38
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography highlights
Sony WX10 Street photography highlights
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G95
Sports photography with Sony WX10
68
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography information
Sony WX10 Travel photography information
73
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (290 shots)
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20.3MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G95
Vlogging with Sony WX10
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Also called Lumix DMC-G90 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-04-05 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.8"
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m
Flash options 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (1.18 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $998 $200