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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 and Sony Alpha ILCA-A99 II [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCA-A99 II ×
Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCA-A99 IIPanasonic Lumix DC-G95
BrandSonyPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberA99 IIG95
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilca-99m2
  • g90
  • g91
Camera formatPro SLRCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20162019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)143130
Width (mm)7677
Height (mm)10494
Weight (g)849746
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony A99Panasonic G85
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerSonyPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)42.420.3
Sensor format35mm4/3
Sensor area (mm²)861.6224.9
Sensor width (mm)35.917.3
Sensor height (mm)2413
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.513.34
Focal Length Multiplier (x)12
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score92-
Dxo color depth score (bit)25.4-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.4-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)2,317-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1456(3.8 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2160(8.4 mp other)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 5168 x 2912(15.0 mp other)
  • 5168 x 2912(15.0 mp other)
  • 5168 x 3448(17.8 mp 3:2)
  • 5168 x 3448(17.8 mp 3:2)
  • 5536 x 2160(12.0 mp other)
  • 7952 x 4472(35.6 mp 16:9)
  • 7952 x 5304(42.2 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 10368 x 5832(60.5 mp 16:9)
  • 10368 x 6911(71.7 mp 3:2)
  • 10368 x 7776(80.6 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1968 x 1968(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2624 x 1968(5.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2784 x 2784(7.8 mp 1:1)
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3328 x 2496(8.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3504 x 2336(8.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2480(9.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2784(10.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4992 x 3744(18.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5184 x 2920(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 7296 x 4104(29.9 mp 16:9)
  • 7296 x 4863(35.5 mp 3:2)
  • 7296 x 5472(39.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.59.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120120
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoMP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)Micro Four Thirds
Lens-Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5 - 5.6 Asph. Power OIS (H-FS12060); 11 elements in 9 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-24.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-12.00 - 60.00
Zoom ratio (x)-5
Aperture range (f)-0.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-20
Filter thread (mm)-58
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2.7
  • 4
  • 4.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL Phase-detection AF: Dedicated CCD line sensors: 79 points (15 cross-type points, F2.8- sensitive at the center point)Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; Shutter AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopterEVF: 2360K-dot OLED, 1.48x / 0.74x (35mm eq.) magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,2962,359,296
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.780.74
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.781.48
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,228,8001,240,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)2416
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit), ISO 100 - 25600, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400Auto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 57-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • awbc
  • awbw
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting 1-4 (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1-4
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes3 Memory Recalls; Sweep Panorama; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step),C1, C2; Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
  • auto*
  • auto/red-eye reduction*
  • forced off * for ia
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • ia+ only.
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-6
Flash range description-GN=6.4m (21 feet) at ISO 100, 9.0m (29.5 feet) at ISO 200; range is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot Shoe, PC-Sync TerminalHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-II
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • infrared or via wi-fi
  • optional wired
  • wi-fi/bluetooth or optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • dc input terminal
  • microphone and headphone jacks
  • multi-terminal micro usb (with remote support)
  • type-d micro hdmi (can output up to 4k/30p 8-bit 4:2:2)
  • 2.5mm wired remote
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • hdmi type-d
  • usb 2.0 micro-b
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.3
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.59.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)61-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.19.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)2531
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.69.3
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2426
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.110.14
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.110.06
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.38
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.05
Shutter lag (notes)-Electronic shutter mode: Full AF lag = 0.162s, Manual focus lag = 0.082s, Prefocued = 0.074s,
Startup time (s)1.21
Play -> record time (s)10.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-2.4
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)490290
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)390290
Battery life, video (minutes)135-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • np-fm500h lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • capture one express (for sony) free download
  • none; free downloads: photofunstudio
  • silkypix developer studio
Os compatibility-
  • photofunstudio (windows); silkypix developer studio (windows / mac)



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