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Panasonic G95 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Panasonic G95 vs Zeiss ZX1 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G85
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Revealed September 2018
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Panasonic G95 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic G95 vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Zeiss. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G95 was manufactured 7 months later than the ZX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G95 matches up versus the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Zeiss ZX1

 G95 ZX1 
RevealedApril 2019September 2018Fresher by 7 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Panasonic G95

 ZX1 G95 
Screen dimension4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k1240kCrisper screen (+1525k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Zeiss ZX1

 G95 ZX1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G95 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 has external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G95 vs the ZX1.

Panasonic G95 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and ZX1 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G95 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G95 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you more detail due to its extra 16.7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer G95 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G95 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography features
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
87
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography features
68
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is amazing (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G95
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
73
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (290 per charge)
65
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (37MP)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (800g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography info
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
70
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34 inches)
sensor resolution is amazing (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging advice
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging advice
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
31
fast maximum aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
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Panasonic G95 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Zeiss ZX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Zeiss
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Zeiss ZX1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-04-05 2018-09-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 255
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2-22
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.34 inches
Resolution of screen 1,240k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536 gr (1.18 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
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) 512GB internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $998 -