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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Introduced February 2018
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GX9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was revealed 3 years earlier than the GX9 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores vs the GX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-E2S GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 GX9 Fujifilm X-E2S 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2016More modern by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1240k1040kSharper display (+200k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-E2S GX9 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S features outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the GX9.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and GX9 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and GX9.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2S having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GX9 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography information
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography information
Panasonic GX9 Street photography information
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography information
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography information
70
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
73
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography advice
72
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
71
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX9
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
77
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging advice
35
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GX9
 Fujifilm X-E2SPanasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-01-15 2018-02-13
Physical type 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
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 77 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 407 gr (0.90 lbs)
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 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $599 $1,000