• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600
  • 4/3 226.2mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Panasonic G95 advantages over Olympus E-M1 Mark III

  • Less expensive
    $698 vs $2499
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Olympus E-M1 Mark III advantages over Panasonic G95

  • High resolution composite
    Yes vs No
    Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Both provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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
  • 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

Common Weaknesses

  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • 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.

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G85

Panasonic G95
Panasonic G85
  • $831
  • 4/3
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Newer
  • $831
  • 4/3
  • Bigger RAW buffer
Olympus E-M1 Mark III
Panasonic G85
  • $1649
  • 4/3
  • High resolution composite
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $831
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G95
Olympus E-M1 II
  • $831
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $899
  • 4/3
  • High resolution composite
  • On-sensor phase detect
Olympus E-M1 Mark III
Olympus E-M1 II
  • $1649
  • 4/3
  • Newer
  • $899
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive

Compared to Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G95
Panasonic GH5
  • $831
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1348
  • 4/3
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer stills battery life
Olympus E-M1 Mark III
Panasonic GH5
  • $1649
  • 4/3
  • High resolution composite
  • Longer video battery life
  • $1348
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compared to Panasonic G9

Panasonic G95
Panasonic G9
  • $831
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1065
  • 4/3
  • Slower slow-motion
  • High resolution composite
Olympus E-M1 Mark III
Panasonic G9
  • $1649
  • 4/3
  • Longer video battery life
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $1065
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compared to OM System OM-1

Panasonic G95
OM System OM-1
  • $831
  • 4/3
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $2200
  • 4/3
  • High resolution composite
  • On-sensor phase detect
Olympus E-M1 Mark III
OM System OM-1
  • $1649
  • 4/3
  • $2200
  • 4/3
  • Newer
  • Higher-res screen
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