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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Announced September 2022
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-H1
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
  • Launched November 2017
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Panasonic G9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and G9 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and G9 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was announced 4 years after the G9 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-H2 matches up versus the G9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-H2 G9 
LaunchedSeptember 2022November 2017More modern by 59 months
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 G9 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-H2 G9 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2 provides physical measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has measurements 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 X-H2 versus Panasonic G9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 against the G9.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2 and G9 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H2 and G9.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H2 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-H2 will produce greater detail with its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography details
Panasonic G9 Street photography details
73
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
more heavy than average (660g)
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography info
Panasonic G9 Sports photography info
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/180,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (680 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Travel photography with Panasonic G9
74
great battery (680 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count excellent (40MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (660 grams)
70
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
87
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (680 CIPA)
two card slots
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery pack (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G9 Vlogging advice
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (7680 x 4320 pixels)
includes microphone socket
more heavy than average (660g)
77
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic G9
 Fujifilm X-H2Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-09-08 2017-11-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7728 x 5152 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 82 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/180000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 658g (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 680 photographs 400 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 2
Pricing at release $1,999 $1,500