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Panasonic

Lumix G95

Weather-sealed MFT travel body with IBIS.

$999

Launch price

Released Apr 2019

vs

Panasonic

Lumix S1R II

High-resolution 44.3MP full-frame L-mount body with 8K video, phase hybrid AF, and compact S-series ergonomics.

$3,299

Launch price

Released Feb 2025

Lumix S1R II is 5.9 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

Lumix G95

Vlogging

Wins

17categories

Lumix S1R II

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Lumix G95 wins 0 categories·Lumix S1R II wins 5 categories
  • BLumix S1R II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
  • BLumix S1R II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
  • BLumix S1R II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 9 fps)
  • BLumix S1R II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BLumix S1R II has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)

Key specs at a glance

Lumix G95Lumix S1R II
Resolution20.3 MP44.3 MP
SensorMFTAPS-C
ISO max25,60051,200
Burst9 fps40 fps
4K30 fps120 fps
IBIS5-stop8-stop
Weight536 g795 g
Battery290 shots350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Lumix G95

130 × 94 × 77 mm

536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Lumix S1R II

134 × 102 × 92 mm

795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 oz)

Lumix G95 is 4mm narrower, 9mm shorter, and 14mm thinner than Lumix S1R II.

Lumix G95 is 259 g lighter than Lumix S1R II.

Depth (front-to-back): 77mm Lumix G95 · 92mm Lumix S1R II

Sensor size, to scale

Lumix G95

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lumix S1R II

35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

856 mm² area

3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

Lumix G95

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

Lumix S1R II: mount data unavailable

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseLumix G95Lumix S1R II
Portrait
5.0Fair
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
3.0Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
2.5Limited
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
8.0Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Lumix G95

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 130.4, 93.5, 77.4

  • Weight

    536 g vs 795 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

Lumix S1R II

  • AF low-light limit

    -6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8

  • Max video bit rate

    1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    779 vs 49 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • 1080p max frame rate

    240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265…

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Lumix G95

Pros

  • IBIS
  • Weather sealed
  • Compact

Cons

  • Older MFT
  • 20MP
  • Video limits

Lumix S1R II

Pros

  • 44.3MP full-frame BSI sensor
  • 8K video
  • Phase Hybrid AF
  • CFexpress plus SD workflow

Cons

  • Large high-res files
  • Premium price
  • L-mount lens size

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

Lumix G95
Lumix S1R II
Resolution
20.3 MP
44.3 MP2.2× more
Sensor type
Four Thirds Live MOS
35mm Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Sensor size
17.3 x 13.0 mm
35.8 x 23.9 mm
AA filter
No
No
Lumix G95
Lumix S1R II
Processor
Venus Engine
Venus Engine
Lumix G95
Lumix S1R II
ISO min (native)
200
80−120 less
ISO max (native)
25,600
51,200+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
25,600
102,400
Lumix G95
Lumix S1R II
Shutter type
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, Lumix G95 or Lumix S1R II?

Lumix S1R II scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for Lumix G95 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G95 and Lumix S1R II?

Lumix G95 is 20.3 MP and Lumix S1R II is 44.3 MP, so the Lumix S1R II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Lumix G95 and Lumix S1R II have in-body image stabilization?

Lumix G95 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1R II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G95 or the Lumix S1R II?

Lumix G95 reaches 9 fps electronic. Lumix S1R II reaches 40 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Lumix G95 and Lumix S1R II?

Lumix G95 weighs 536 g and Lumix S1R II weighs 795 g, so the Lumix G95 is 259 g lighter.

Do the Lumix G95 and Lumix S1R II record 4K video?

Lumix G95: 4K up to 30p. Lumix S1R II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the Lumix G95 and Lumix S1R II weather sealed?

Lumix G95: Yes. Lumix S1R II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 290 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G95 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1R II, giving the Lumix S1R II the edge.

How much does each cost?

Lumix G95 launched at $999 and Lumix S1R II at $3,299. The Lumix G95 is $2,300 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.