Nikon D850 vs Panasonic G95

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Nikon D850 vs Panasonic G95

35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

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4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon D850 advantages over Panasonic G95

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.35 vs 3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 1.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1840 vs 290 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More dots on screen
2359k vs 1240k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
45.7 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Bigger RAW buffer
200 vs 31 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic G95 advantages over Nikon D850

Less expensive
$698 vs $2497*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
9.3 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 200 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.3 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance

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Review Excerpt

Class-leading resolution; Excellent dynamic range; Very good high ISO performance; Very fast AF and burst shooting; Durable weather-sealed body; Improved ergonomics; Touchscreen; Dual card slots; 4K video.
Live view/video mode still uses sluggish contrast-detect AF; Viewfinder only tests at ~98% coverage; No 4K at 60p; 30-minute video clip limit; Focus peaking not supported with 4K.
Read our Nikon D850 Review

Weather-sealed build quality; Very good image quality; Effective IBIS; Good AF performance; Unlimited 4K/30p video; V-Log L included.
No phase-detection autofocus; Below average battery life; No 4K 60p video frame rate.
Read our Panasonic G95 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 5DS R

Nikon D850

Canon 5DS R

$2664
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1729
35mm

Less expensive

Compare Nikon D850 vs Canon 5DS R

Panasonic G95

Canon 5DS R

$831
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1729
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Canon 5DS R

Compared to Panasonic G85

Nikon D850

Panasonic G85

$2664
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$698
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D850 vs Panasonic G85

Panasonic G95

Panasonic G85

$831
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Newer

$698
4/3

Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic G85

Compared to Sony A99 II

Nikon D850

Sony A99 II

$2664
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II

Panasonic G95

Sony A99 II

$831
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$3198
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Sony A99 II

Compared to Panasonic G9

Nikon D850

Panasonic G9

$2664
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1065
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D850 vs Panasonic G9

Panasonic G95

Panasonic G9

$831
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1065
4/3

Slower slow-motion
High resolution composite

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic G9

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D850

Pentax K-1 II

$2664
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1747
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 II

Panasonic G95

Pentax K-1 II

$831
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1747
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-1 II

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