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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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 GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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-H2 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GX9, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was announced 4 years after the GX9 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-H2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-H2 grades versus the GX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-H2 GX9 
ReleasedSeptember 2022February 2018Newer by 56 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1240kClearer screen (+380k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 GX9 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-H2 GX9 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H2 has got external measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has sizing of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 compared to the GX9.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2 and GX9 is 62 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H2 and GX9.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-H2 will produce greater detail with its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-H2 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
86
has manual focus
resolution is great (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
76
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography info
Panasonic GX9 Street photography info
73
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography factors
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/180,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (680 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
73
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography information
74
good battery pack (680 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is great (40 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
71
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography features
87
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (680 per charge)
has double storage slots
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H2
Vlogging with Panasonic GX9
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
includes external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Panasonic GX9
 Fujifilm X-H2Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-09-08 2018-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 20MP
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 photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 82 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/180000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p -
Max video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lb) 407 grams (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
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 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Dual 1
Launch pricing $1,999 $1,000