The Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 is a mid-range mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera that has a resolution of 20 megapixels. It is comparable to the G90 and G91, although models sold outside of North America utilise a different type of display. Although Panasonic claims that it was meant to be equally adept at still photography and videography, we do not fully agree with this assessment.
It provides a high degree of direct control, a touchscreen that can be flipped out, and in-body stabilisation, which is a rare combination at this time in the market’s development. This alone is enough to make it an appealing enthusiast camera for still photography, but the fact that it has such a significant video crop compromises its credentials as a video-making device.
Specifications
- 20MP Four Thirds CMOS sensor
- 9 fps shooting with AF-S, 6 fps with AF-C
- UHD 4K at 30 and 24p (25p for the G90)
- Unlimited video capture (up to capacity of card)
- Headphone and Mic sockets
- V-Log L gamma profile (8-bit only)
- L. Monochrome D (high-contrast mono mode)
- 4K Photo mode with auto marking and sequence composition
- Live View Composite mode for multi-shot long exposure images
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The Lumix G90/G95 is styled more like a compact DSLR than Panasonic’s rectangular rangefinder-style GX80/GX85 and GX9 models. The electronic viewfinder is mounted centrally on the lens’s optical axis on the top of the camera, just like the Lumix G80/G85 before it, and like a smaller version of Panasonic’s range-topping Lumix G9 model. This is in contrast to the rectangular rangefinder-style GX80/GX
The body appears to be about the same size as a compact DSLR, but because of the smaller size of the Micro Four Thirds sensor format, the lenses are also correspondingly smaller. As a result, the Panasonic 12-60mm kit lens that is fitted to the sample cameras is quite light and compact, despite having a wide 24-120mm effective zoom range.
The chassis itself comprises a magnesium alloy front frame and substantial weather sealing around every joint, dial, and button. It gives the impression of being lightweight despite being of high quality construction. According to Panasonic, it has undergone extensive redesign and improvement work to ensure optimal comfort and simple, one-handed usage. It already has a hefty appearance and a “grippable” feel, but it will be possible to attach the same optional battery grab that is used by the Lumix G80/G95 models that are currently available.
The electronic viewfinder has a resolution of 2.36 million dots, which is less than half that of the new Lumix S full frame cameras (opens in new tab), but thanks to its OLED technology, it still looks very sharp and crisp regardless, and it also has a decent 0.74x magnification as well as 100% frame coverage.
The Panasonic Lumix G90/95 appears to be a very well made and appealing camera, and it has such a vast list of features that the owners of the camera may never get the opportunity to test out all of those features. It is an exceptionally capable stills camera, but what really sets it apart is its ability to capture 4K video, which is where Panasonic really shines. The inclusion of a V-Log mode will appeal to professional videographers who are looking for the highest possible video quality and are willing to spend some time colour grading their footage after production is complete to get it.