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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-H2
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Revealed November 2017
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the G9 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and G9 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-H1 was manufactured 4 months later than the G9 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up against the G9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-H1 G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 G9 Fujifilm X-H1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-H1 G9 
RevealedFebruary 2018November 2017Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 features exterior measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has proportions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 and the G9.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and G9 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H1 and G9.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H1 will show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography features
81
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography information
Panasonic G9 Street photography information
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proof
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography details
Panasonic G9 Sports photography details
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery pack (310 per charge)
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography information
Panasonic G9 Travel photography information
64
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (310 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
70
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
low battery pack (310 CIPA)
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging features
Panasonic G9 Vlogging features
35
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
77
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic G9
 Fujifilm X-H1Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-14 2017-11-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 325 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673 grams (1.48 lbs) 658 grams (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
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 310 pictures 400 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two Two
Launch pricing $1,300 $1,500