• APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon G1X Mark III advantages over Panasonic G95

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 4/3
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Thinner
    51 mm vs 77 mm
    Thinner
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Panasonic G95 advantages over Canon G1X Mark III

  • Less expensive
    $698 vs $999*
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Fast startup
    ~1.00 vs 2.1 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 290 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 23 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    31 vs 16 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • 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
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility

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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.

  • Read our Panasonic G95 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon G1X

Canon G1X Mark III
Canon G1X
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $576
  • 1.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Canon G1X

Panasonic G95
Canon G1X
  • $848
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $576
  • 1.5 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Canon G1X

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Canon G1X Mark III
Leica X-E (Typ 102)
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1534
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Panasonic G95
Leica X-E (Typ 102)
  • $848
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $1534
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Canon G1X Mark III
Fujifilm X70
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Fujifilm X70

Panasonic G95
Fujifilm X70
  • $848
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Fujifilm X70

Compared to Panasonic GH5

Canon G1X Mark III
Panasonic GH5
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $1348
  • 4/3
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Fast startup

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G95
Panasonic GH5
  • $848
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1348
  • 4/3
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Panasonic G9

Canon G1X Mark III
Panasonic G9
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $1065
  • 4/3
  • Shoot 4K video
  • High resolution composite

Compare Canon G1X Mark III vs Panasonic G9

Panasonic G95
Panasonic G9
  • $848
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1065
  • 4/3
  • Slower slow-motion
  • High resolution composite

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