Nikon D5300 vs Panasonic G95

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Nikon D5300 vs Panasonic G95

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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

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Differences

Nikon D5300 advantages over Panasonic G95

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
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

600 vs 290 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
210 mm vs 120 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Panasonic G95 advantages over Nikon D5300

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Newer
6 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
746g vs 1035g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.29 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.74x vs 0.55x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
9.3 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 100 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.3 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
31 vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

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

Excellent image quality similar to more expensive DSLRs (like the D7100); Great dynamic range; Responsive all-around performer; Excellent Full HD video-shooting quality; Built-in Wi-Fi with remote control and sharing features; Built-in GPS; Compact and lightweight size; 18-140mm kit lens performs well for its type and has a very versatile focus length range.
AA-filterless sensor makes it more prone to moire; Burst speed slows with highest quality 14-bit RAW images; Live View mode not as good as some competitors; No external headphone jack; GPS receiver not very sensitive.
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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.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7100

Nikon D5300

Nikon D7100

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$745
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon D5300 vs Nikon D7100

Panasonic G95

Nikon D7100

$848
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$745
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Pentax K-3

Nikon D5300

Pentax K-3

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Fast startup

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K-3

Panasonic G95

Pentax K-3

$848
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon T6s

Nikon D5300

Canon T6s

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

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Panasonic G95

Canon T6s

$848
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$619
APS-C

Larger sensor
NFC

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Compared to Panasonic GH5

Nikon D5300

Panasonic GH5

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$1348
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D5300 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

Nikon D5300

Panasonic G9

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$965
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D5300 vs Panasonic G9

Panasonic G95

Panasonic G9

$848
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$965
4/3

Slower slow-motion
High resolution composite

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