Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX9

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was brought out 5 years earlier than the GX9 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up vs the GX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E2 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2 features physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has sizing of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the GX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and GX9 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and GX9.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GX9 will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E2 will be behind in sensor tech.