Sony A6000 vs Panasonic G95

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Sony A6000 vs Panasonic G95

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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

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Differences

Sony A6000 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)
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
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

360 vs 290 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
45 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
468g vs 746g
Lighter weight
More pixels
24.3 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
11.1 fps vs 9.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 9.3 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic G95 advantages over Sony A6000

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
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
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
Fast startup
~1.00 vs 2.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
More telephoto lens reach
120 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
6 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1240k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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 47 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
31 vs 22 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

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
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

Amazing image quality for the price; Blazing-fast hybrid autofocus; Swift burst shooting with generous buffer depths; Good battery life with LCD monitor; More compact than a DSLR; In-camera Wi-Fi wireless networking
Continuous autofocus can't match its burst rate; High-ISO JPEGs can look overprocessed; Sluggish startup; No touch-screen display; Wi-Fi can be a bit frustrating to use
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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.
Read our Panasonic G95 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Sony A6000

Sony NEX-6

$674
APS-C

NFC
Higher effective ISO

$549
APS-C

Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A6000 vs Sony NEX-6

Panasonic G95

Sony NEX-6

$848
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Sony A6300

Sony A6000

Sony A6300

$674
APS-C

Less expensive

$748
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

Compare Sony A6000 vs Sony A6300

Panasonic G95

Sony A6300

$848
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$748
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Sony A6300

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A6000

Fujifilm X-A3

$674
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
NFC

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6000 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Panasonic G95

Fujifilm X-A3

$848
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Panasonic GH5

Sony A6000

Panasonic GH5

$674
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$1348
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Sony A6000 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

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic GH5

Compared to Panasonic G9

Sony A6000

Panasonic G9

$674
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$948
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6000 vs Panasonic G9

Panasonic G95

Panasonic G9

$848
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$948
4/3

Slower slow-motion
High resolution composite

Compare Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic G9

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