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Panasonic G95 vs Sony FX30

Portability
67
Imaging
61
Features
88
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Panasonic G95 vs Sony FX30 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G85
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2022
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G95 vs Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and FX30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The G95 was manufactured 4 years before the FX30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G95 grades vs the FX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Sony FX30

 G95 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Panasonic G95

 FX30 G95 
RevealedSeptember 2022April 2019Newer by 42 months
Screen resolution2360k1240kCrisper screen (+1120k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Sony FX30

 G95 FX30 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G95 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 has outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Sony FX30 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G95 and the FX30.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G95 and FX30 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G95 and FX30.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G95 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony FX30 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 5.7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged G95 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G95 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography information
Sony FX30 Portrait photography information
76
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
83
focusing manually
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography highlights
Sony FX30 Street photography highlights
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
heavier than competition in class (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G95
Sports photography with Sony FX30
68
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery power (290 per charge)
no phase detect AF
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (570 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography information
Sony FX30 Travel photography information
73
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (290 CIPA)
74
better than average battery power (570 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
Landscape photography with Sony FX30
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery power (290 per charge)
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (570 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging highlights
Sony FX30 Vlogging highlights
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
heavier than competition in class (646 grams)
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Panasonic G95 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Sony FX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Sony FX30
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Sony FX30
Alternative name Lumix DMC-G90 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-04-05 2022-09-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 187
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 1,240k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 grams (1.18 lb) 646 grams (1.42 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 570 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail pricing $998 $1,800