Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      BrandPanasonicOlympus
      ModelLumix DC-G95OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Successor ModelOM System OM-5
      MSRP$1199 (w/12-60mm F3.5-5.6 lens)$1199 (body only), $1799 (w/14-150mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Sensor TypeCMOSMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.4 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels21.77 Megapixel21.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60064 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      ProcessorVenus EngineTruePic VIII
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38885184 x 3888
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalSuperfine, fine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4Presets: Auto, Color Temperature
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 selectable steps for A-B/G-M axis.
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual FocusContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points49121
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops6.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyLCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,240k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.48x1.37x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x0.68x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4-4 to +2
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)10.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps30.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 600 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 6 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 600 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 600 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 30 fps at 8.3 MP (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 150 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 6 fps at 20.4 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 30 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 23 Frames (Raw) / 26 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Auto
      redeye
      fill
      off
      redeye slow sync
      slow sync
      2nd-curtain slow sync
      manual
      Flash Range6.40 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAvailable
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Internal Recording ModesMP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps [100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 29.97 fps [10 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 29.98 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 24 fps [237 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [102 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 202 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [10 to 102 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21604096 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160)
      4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limitunlimited30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Remote Control via wired remote or smartphone wired and via smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%30 to 90%
      Storage Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Dimensions130 x 94 x 77 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 3.03")125 x 85 x 50 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 1.97")
      Weight (inc. batteries)536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.6 x 6.9 x 5.6"8.2 x 7.3 x 5.7"
      Package Weight2.95 lb2.925 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Battery PackBLS-50
      Battery Life290 shots310 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots 2 or 10 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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