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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2S
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Released February 2018
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-E2 GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 GX9 Fujifilm X-E2 
ReleasedFebruary 2018March 2014More recent by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1240k1040kSharper display (+200k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-E2 GX9 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography information
Panasonic GX9 Street photography information
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Sports photography with Panasonic GX9
69
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
73
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography details
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography details
72
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography information
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
34
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic GX9
 Fujifilm X-E2Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-05 2018-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 407 gr (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $450 $1,000