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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Announced May 2019
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Introduced November 2017
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and G9 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and G9 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was brought out 19 months later than the G9 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up vs the G9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm GFX 100 G9 
IntroducedMay 2019November 2017Fresher by 19 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kClearer screen (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 G9 Fujifilm GFX 100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm GFX 100 G9 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100 has outside measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Panasonic G9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and the G9.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and G9 is 52 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and G9.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will resolve greater detail having its extra 82 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
95
focusing manually
megapixel count high (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
76
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography details
Panasonic G9 Street photography details
72
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proof
more heavy than competition in class (1,320g)
75
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography details
Panasonic G9 Sports photography details
90
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (800 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G9 Travel photography factors
67
better than average battery pack (800 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count high (102 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (1,320 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
92
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (800 CIPA)
2 card slots
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
bad battery (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
33
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,320g)
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic G9
 Fujifilm GFX 100Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-05-23 2017-11-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 11648 x 8736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 12 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1320g (2.91 lbs) 658g (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 400 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 2
Cost at launch $10,000 $1,500