In-depth review of the Lumix G90 / G95 vs A6400 vs XT30 vs G9! Latest prices at B&H: bhpho.to/2Ke8H8C Buy Gordon a coffee: www.paypal.me/cameralabs Gordon's In Camera book at Amazon: amzn.to/2n61PfI / Amazon uk: amzn.to/2mBqRVZ Like Cameralabs? Get the T-Shirt: redbubble.com/people/cameralabs/shop Filmed with the Sony A6400 and e 24mm: bhpho.to/2CqYrEs Voiceover audio recorded with the Rode NT-USB: bhpho.to/2m8pDAc

Thanks Gordon, what a wonderful detailed review : almost like a complete camera tutorial in one fell swoop! That in body stabilization really showed up the difference between this and the G100 !

One of the best in-depth review out there. Your videos are among the best ! Thanks a lot Gordon.

Panasonic seems to have considerably improved the G85 without encroaching on the market for the G9. Another superb review by Gordon Laing.

Got mine now and really enjoy it. It's a mix between the GH5 and G9. Honestly the only thing I miss on the G95 is the joystick for AF, but other than that...it has everything I want/need from the flagship models and of course the same image quality from those.

Really appreciate the overview and compare/contrast with the logical competitors. Excellent video, thanks!

Thanks Gordon for this cool review. Its rather a small camera! Just great to always have it around!

Again, you do the best camera reviews on the net. Thanks Gordon!

I've greatly appreciated your G90 review. I've enjoyed this camera since a upgraded from the G7, which I still own, and am all in all very happy about both of them. Than you for your video.

what a fabulous review!!!!! well done, sir and thank you!

Thanks for the review, very helpful.

Great review! Detailed and very visually explained. It's a situation where we can see a comparison about modern mirrorless sensors (MFT vs APS-C). I think that MFT are actually doing very good and showing that they can (almost) behave like APS-C sensor cameras. Congratulations!

Great review! Very detailed and well-made. I love watching these in-depth reviews, even though I probably will never be buying any MFT camera. It is still interesting to know what else it out there on the market these days when it comes to cameras! Small thing: is the footage in this video somewhat jittery, or is that just my laptop? I guess the latter though. :')

Thank you again, I have watched this review before and I have learned more, I dio not shoot much on the video side, but you've taught me a lot.

Brilliant review as always!!!

Thanks Gordon, I bought it and I love it!!

Terrific review, as usual. I've ordered the G95 and this will be my 1st mirrorless camera. Although I have a lot to learn, this feels like a nice entry level camera for someone who enjoys taking video and photos particularly while cycle touring. I've also purchased your In camera book. Keep up the good work.

some of the best reviews on the tube : )

Nice review, thanks a lot!

Gordon, I do like this format much better than the "podcast" thing w/ the other guy - much better. Definitely appreciate the comparo-section and would hope this will be a standard feature for in-depth reviews. Personally I would welcome a list of contents w/ links, so I could jump past all the video-centric stuff, others interest will surely differ. But at 30 minutes length I sure could do with saving some of that time. Thanks!

Many thanks for all the time and effort put into this video. It was very helpful.

excellent review, bought this camera when it became available in Sydney

Hey Gordon, I think if you do a video on G9 vs A6400, it would be greatly appreciated by many people. Thanks!

This camera is nice!!! Great review as always!

I would like this camera, with the sensor and codec of the original bmpcc ❤️ usability meets organic filmic look 🙏😁

Interesting review thanks for sharing. I still use and love my Canon 550d and mobile for secondary video view. Maybe I need to up my game

Great Review, much appreciated. I’ve just ordered a G95 Camera Body, believe it or not due to its monochrome stills capabilities tied to that 20 MP sensor. My last venture in this direction was with a much loved 35mm Olympus SLR, doing coastal rock forms for framed black and white Posters for personal use. Since, for travel use, I’ve managed fine with a solid Canon 6MP not so compact, and for on the boat travels, a waterproof Nikon compact (very cheap in the USA when I bought it. I quite like the look of having a go at Astrophotography with one of those cheap Samy 12mm f/2 lenses as well. It might be interesting to see what firmware updates Panasonic come out with like they did for the G9? All the best. Bob.

Thanks for outstanding review which gives me sense I made right choice of G95 as primary interest is in stills & secondary with videos. One request: in future could you do a video on your favorite MFT lenses & bodies for still photography? PS I'm a big fan who purchased your book from Amazon.

Awesome video bro, was almost set on getting the 6400. Now I'm looking at the g95, thanx for your help and input. Love this channel keep the content come'n.

Great review as always Gordon - Did I miss our friend Steven Seagull again or is he being shy now? :D I do like how new cameras are now having no recording limit - now if only they could add that to the g9 via firmware now!

great videos! word of advice... i'm going for my first mirrorless camera... and going to buy the 16, 30 and 56mm sigma lenses. should i go with the a6500 our the a6400? travel photos, studio, footage for seeling in stock. in time i could buy the gimbal Feiyutech AK2000. well that is if i sell good in stock.

Nice review! Can you see the histogram trough the evf? As well on the screen on the back?

Fun to watch. Here is the deal.......I can just afford the new G95, whereas the GH5 or the other cameras you mention are more than I can afford. I was amazed by most of the audio from the built-in mic....I thought you must be using a small shotgun until you said it was the built-in. Thanks for helping me make a decision. I did not know the G95 was now on the market. Cheers.

IBIS works great! Wish they'd redo their whole autofocus system on the Panasonics.

Great review!

Got the G90 today for £500 here in Sweden, with the kit lens. Crazy singles day prize 4 sure.

Superb Review!

I really do love your book! I have it and read if often. (I also love how you give the tech info.)

Hi Gordon, great review, I'm wondering whether the G9 would be better for Portraits or the G90 is there a skin tone difference between them ? ,I'm thing of pairing one or the other with the PL 12-60 f2.8 - f4.. Thanks

Small note: The much older G7 has multi-touch as well, so the "pinch to zoom" and "resize AF area" existed back then as well. It's not new to G90

Thanks Gordon. I keep hearing about the 5-stop image stabilisation on this camera, but is that _including_ Dual-IS from a compatible, stabilised lens or its standalone IBIS? I have the Pana-Leica 12-60 f2.8-4, so combined would I get 5-stop IS or more? thanks! I'll get you a coffee if you can help :)

I'm glad that Panasonic has become a strong competitor in the full frame market. But as one who has chosen to stick with the m43 platform, I am equally glad that they remain committed to the m43 platform. I would eventually like to see camera manufacturers provide API''s which will allow 3rd party or open source additional features.

Best comparison video on KZfaq 👍✌️

I have a problem you might be able to help with. I have a G9 with a 100-400 Leica zoom for taking pics of my two sons playing Australian Rules Football (and other sports) - all hand held! A brilliant combination! However, when the action comes closer to the camera I cannot take pics because they are too close. Also I like getting pics after the match but it is just too difficult changing lenses standing up etc. I have a 14-140mm Panasnic lens that I could use on another body for that purpose. I was thinking of the G95 as that is considerably cheaper than another G9. Is there another body that might do the job and get good quality sports pics please? Or could I go for a fixed lens camera to do that for me? Thanks and thanks for a great review.

Thanks for the review Gordon, as usual, one of the best around. Any news on whether Doug will make a return on these reviews?

You’ve just convinced me to get the G9.

Liked and Subscribed. Your videos are great - excellent presentation, straightforward and full of valuable information. As a first-time, novice buyer it can be frustrating and overwhelming choosing out of the dozens of models & options at any current moment. I still don't know which camera kit in the $1K price range to choose for web-based jewelry production shots. And then there's the lenses!

Just ordered one as a kit with the 12-60, a battery grip, and two OEM batteries for $500US. Was looking for a G9 at first but they're $600 minimum as just a body right now so I'd be in $800+ for the same setup. (All used prices) I'll be putting the price difference towards some glass. This'll be my transition from DSLR to mirrorless. Excited to have IBIS and a decent liveview for once.

Epically thorough review, Gordon, thank you :) Some nice upgrades over the G80, but that 4k crop lets it down a bit. Still a very good option, especially at 1080p.

Thanks Gordon. Good work. I wonder why Panasonic jpeg SOOC colour palette always needs lots of tweaking compared to Olympus, Nikon, Fuji, Sony. It looks lifeless and, I use all of 4 brands

This is probably the best and most in-depth review on the G90 I have come across, thank you! I am looking to replace our FHD Panasonic V700 camcorder which is used for capuring family videos. I need something that's easy to use by my wife and teenage kids. Would you recommend the G9 for this purpose?

Very good review thanks. The IBIS is pretty damn good on that camera. I cannot get anything near that level using the Canon 80D with an image stabilized lens. Do you know if it is possible to fit an adapter that would allow Canon EF and RFS lenses to work on this body?

Oh my gosh! This was the best of the best review I've ever seen of a camera. Big! Big! Even without speaking English I understood a few words. Don't you speak french or portuguese? haha. If I can give you an opinion, it would be changing the subtitles from white to yellow. Thank you. I think with your analysis I could really have an excellent opinion to buy or not this camera. This was written with google translation :)

Top man, Great video. Do you think there is any advantages to M43 system at the high end (£) systems? Best wishes Si.

very good info

Gordon, your review is awesome as always. I wish more would review like you. You are the only one I rely on my Camera and photographic and video needs. The blind partisanship I see with other reviewers. I so much want to love this camera, it got more expensive than the G85, but just a bit. If I wait a bit, I can get a used G9. Sounds like a broken record but Panasonic does it to themselves. I like the size of the G90/95.The interface usual Panasonic, excellent. Flip screen yes, a big yes. Even the Big S cameras omit this. Why?? The focus I can live with, using the old app not the new. I think this camera has a crowded place than before, but it is so well balanced. Panasonic is the Saab, Subaru of cameras. Its appeal grows with its quirky greatness. In the furor of full frame mirrorless, I am happy to see Panasonic carry on with MFT. Thanks for your great video Gordon.

It just makes it more difficult to decide. G85 or G9 or even GX85 with an external mic.

Did I miss the X-T30 part?

Worth an upgrade on my GX8

Great in-depth review Gordon. I owned the G80 and really enjoyed using it on the whole. The only downside is their DFD AF system which let me down whilst doing wildlife photography compared to my Nikon DSLR, which is very fast and accurate most of the time. I would reccommend people to buy the G80 at a lot less for most photography and still great 4K video, unless you really feel the need for the minor tweaks in the new G90 or G9.

Great review. I loved your discussion/demonstration of stabilization or stabilisation as you Brits spell it. Also, enjoyed the review of the different crops on different models. This appears to be more of a marketing limitation than anything else, correct? In the end, I’m going to stick with my G9. I’m looking into buying your book. Otherwise, you can look forward to a cup of coffee on me. THANKS!

I think I'm gonna buy this camera to replace my G7. I already have the same batteries. Lenses. I will benefit from the headphonejack. 1080p is king, I dont even own a 4k monitor. Also, the accessories for G90 seem to be cheaper (battery grip for example) which is a bonus for me with the unlimited rectime. I myself ain't no pro, so this camera will suit my needs in every way. I'll just wait for the discounts :)

Another banger review my friend! I love my G85 and was wondering if it was worth the upgrade to the G95. You have answered all of my questions. Keep up the great work!

I use a G85 looking for an upgrade. If the 95 had two cards slots, I would pull the trigger depending on the price.

Nice review! Out of sheer curiosity, how'd it do with long exposures? ^_^

Was recently looking for a cheapish backup camera for bts and after a few yrs the price has gone down a LOT, probably because of how Panasonic nerfed it to protect the G9. For $600 the limitations aren't the deal breakers they would've been if I got it when it was a "new" model

good review

if you shoot at 1080P, is the video still cropped? Are you shooting this tutorial video with a G95? Thanks

After taking all factors into considerations, it seems to me that stabilized and weather-sealed G90 is better than XT30 and A6400.. But... G9 is mile ahead of G90 with few $ difference..

On June 10, 2020, G9 is selling for US$600 and the G90/G95 for US$525 in Hong Kong. It’s a no brainer, I suppose. And don’t forget G9 with the V2.0 firmware it has become a super powerhouse for video shooting even compared with the GH5, which is going for US$1,000 currently in HK.

Correction- as of right now, none of Panasonic's hybrid cameras have full V-Log- just V-Log L. The paid S1 update will give it full V-Log, but that's not out yet. Seems Panasonic wants to segregate V-Log L to their M4/3 models.

can you make a comparision video of a6400 vs g95 please , and which one to choose for travel and youtube work ?

At this point 4 month later, this camera looks like a great deal. I am waiting for the OMD EM5 III tomorrow, but this looks way better.

G90 is good at taken movie of birds and macro shots - using that crop factor for close up/ longer reache. I regularly use if for movies of birds :-) .I have a g9 for normal workKeep up the good work ...

Hi Gordon, Thank you for excelent review as always. I am now deciding between Nikon z50, gx9/12-32 and G90/12-60. The price difference is only 250 $ in case of more expensive G90 and cheeper gx9. I don’t care about portability, I prefer better image quality, handling and AF. Which one would you choose? Also which lens has better image quality? Nikon 16-50, Panasonic 12-32 or 12-60? Do you think that I should wait for z50 or go with Panasonic? Thank you for your help

Ooh this could be interesting...great to see YOU do a review of it :) Also how funny is it that since Tony Northrup's video no less than 2 MFT cameras have hit the market AND with Sharp coming on board too! So thats Sharp, Blackmagic, Panasonic and Olympus. Hardly dead I would say!

Are Lumix clutching at straws do you think? I have most of the features that the G90 seems to have on my FZ330, and that's nearly five years old AND it's a bridge camera? Granted I don't have the Micro 4/3's sensor though.

I've had the GX80 for half a year now and I'm looking to upgrade mostly for the lack of mic input and 30p/60p recording options. Would this be a good option you recon?

I don’t understand why they used the older USB micro in 2019? Good review!

How is the lower light 4k recording 🤔

Hi, Gordon great review. Just one question about the Lumix G90/G95 and hopefully not a silly one lol, what did you think of the off/on switch for this camera? The reason I ask is that I found the Lumix G80's off/on switch to be a bit too stiff and resistant to press and it was a dealbreaker for me at the time. However if the Lumix G90's off/on switch is a bit smoother and more responsive to the touch, then I would certainly consider buying this camera in the future.

Great review and boy do I feel lucky having found a new G9 kit with 12-60 mm. Zeiss lens for only € 1203 incl. delivery last thursday on Ebay. Ridiculous single item offer which I grabbed within 15 minutes and had me cancel the next day appointment to review a used Fujifilm X-T2 which was tagged for €1060. Only downside for me is the limited video recording time of 30 minutes. Which brings up a question I haven’t found an answer to: Is the limit of 30 minutes based on a total recording time or per uninterupted ‘take’? If anyone has an answer to that, please fill me in!

Maybe I have overlooked it in the video, but compared to the XT-30 and A6400, G90 has weather sealing which is probably big advantage if you travel a lot with the camera. Nevertheless I'd rather buy G9 but I mostly shoot stills, that is why it feels like a much better option. I wish they have included dual SD/non-cropped 4k. It would be much more viable choice.

Brilliant review but, I’m unable to find the G90 in any UK stores. Has been discontinued?

I was just about to buy the G85 when I read about the G95, which has made me pause. I like some of the new features, but I'm not sure they justify the big price jump. The G85 is selling at great prices right now and most G85 owners seem very happy with their cameras. Is the 4K crop issue the type of issue that a future firmware update could fix? I'm still tempted by the G95, but the price is a little prohibitive.

I'm debating buying either a G95 or A6400 for both video and photography, but mostly video as I currently have a GX85 for photography. Would the G95 be the better choice if I already have a few Panasonic Lumix lenses (12-32mm, 45-150mm and 25mm f1.7)? The G95 with the 12-60mm kit lens retails for a few hundred dollars less than the A6400 with the 16-50mm kit lens.

Hi Gordon, what about filming a kids soccer match with the g90, will there be focus issues or am I reading to much on this

Seems like a strong candidate for a vlogging camera.

g85 battery grip can use ？

Went for a x-t30 with the 18-55 to replace my gx80, seems like I made the smart choice. Unlimited record time isn't a big issue for the vast majority of people, almost zero crop 4k downsampling from 6k at 200mb/s and 26mp stills are just so superior to the g90 or even the g9 (which was the same price body only or about £300 more with a kit lens)

this camera is much better in person than it seems on reviews but Panasonic missed their chance. they could have made this camera with a smaller crop and lower price and it would be a steal. I went for the g9 as it much better in almost every way and not much more expensive.

Quandry. I have the Oly EM5 mk2 but want excellent 4K, AF and photos. Still waiting for the mk3 specs to come out. Question is, if the mk3 is lacking, do I get this G90 (and get to keep all my MFT glass, inc the great 12-60 f2.8-4) or jump to the Sony A6400, which has the above criteria. However, it'd mean re-buying glass (I don't want to use adapters) and the three lenses viable for my range are the 16-70, 18-105, 18-135, none of which seem that great! HELP

I'm debating between this, the g85 and the nikon z50, for filming drawing. I want to do drawing timelapses and have a great travel camera for vacation. Where I draw is like a 60 watt bulb so kind of dim indoors lighting. My panasonic tz100 likes to default at 1600 iso for shots. Would this work well in that lighting?

Nice review, thanks. What tripod are you using. It looks handy and sturdy.

Hello Gordon, I have a question about which camera to buy. I want to film fireworks in the future with a mirrorless camera. But i also want to take pictures of lightning storms... Both would I like to do with the camera holding in my hand. Do you think that the image/video quality is alot worse than their rivals? Because the camera being waterproof and having video stabilisation would definitely help alot! EDIT: I would also like to film in 4K.. but would it be a huge problem? Considering that i fire off my own fireworks.

I think this looks like a really great camera but my only hesitation is that it seems like it is a little more geared towards videographers. Shooting in video and having good video features is a nice addition for me, but not a priority. For someone who is much more concerned with photography, do you have any recommendations for a camera at a similar price point?

I wouldn't go for the G9 - prefer the smaller, lighter G90 - Also the G90 feels so good in the hand - by comparison the G9 felt a bit "lumpy"

One of the things you didn't mention is that the g95 has a built in flash.

Hi Gordon. Thanks and keep up the good work. You need a better way to receive a coffee. I was all set up to buy you one until I realized the PayPal fee was easily more than the coffee. Any other way to do so?

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