Panasonic Lumix G95 / G90

The Lumix G95, sold as the G90 in some regions, is a 2019 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera. At 536 g in a compact body, it keeps an interchangeable-lens kit easy to carry. The 20-megapixel sensor and Micro 4/3 mount round out a system built around portability.

Its strengths lean toward video and everyday handling. It records 4K, includes in-body stabilisation and weather sealing, and offers a flipping touchscreen for angled framing.

Owning it takes a little planning. A 290-shot battery rating and a single card slot make spares worth packing, while USB charging helps you top up between shoots.

Still image quality lands at good rather than exceptional, and our Optics score of 62 reflects that balance. The 20-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor puts the camera around the middle of cameras in our database for Optics, with resolution comfortable for everyday prints and online sharing.

In-body stabilisation is the standout stills feature. It reduces camera shake and supports sharper handheld shots in dim rooms or at slower shutter speeds. Alongside an ISO range from 200 to 25600, it gives you ways to keep working as the light drops.

Autofocus offers a 49-point array for placing focus, and burst shooting reaches 9 fps at maximum. That peak rate suits brief sequences, though it is not a promise of sustained speed.

The electronic viewfinder offers 2.36 million dots, making composition and exposure checks detailed. The 1/4000 second shutter ceiling can restrict wide apertures in strong daylight.

Video is where this camera earns its very good score of 91. 4K recording gives footage with enough detail for cropping in the edit and for output beyond quick social clips. For travel films, family footage and straightforward project work, the resolution is generous.

Frame rates reach 120 fps for slow-motion playback. The 4K resolution and 120 fps rate are separate maximums, giving you different options for detail and motion work.

A built-in timelapse mode removes the need for a separate intervalometer. In-body stabilisation reduces camera shake during handheld clips, while recordings are saved as MPEG-4 or AVCHD files. That mix suits travel films, family footage and gradual changes over time.

The Features score of 83 is very good, and the handling explains why. The 3-inch touchscreen carries 1.24 million dots for detailed playback and live view, while touch input gives another way to operate the camera.

That screen also flips, so you can frame from different angles instead of relying on a fixed rear position.

Weather sealing guards the body against dust and moisture when conditions turn, though it does not make the camera waterproof.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are built in for wireless connectivity. A built-in flash covers occasional fill light, and the camera also accepts an external flash. GPS is absent, so the camera does not tag files with location data automatically.

Storage and battery is the weak spot, with a limited score of 29. A single slot takes SD, SDHC or SDXC cards and supports UHS-II, so high-speed cards are an option. The trade-off is that one slot leaves no in-camera backup if a card fails.

The DMW-BLC12E battery is rated at 290 shots. How long it lasts in practice depends on how much you use the viewfinder, the screen and video, so carry a spare for longer days out.

USB charging lets you top the battery up between shoots, which is useful on travel days. A charged spare remains practical for longer sessions.