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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
62
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Announced May 2022
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-H1
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-H2S vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-H2S versus Panasonic GX9, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-H2S was announced 4 years later than the GX9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-H2S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H2S grades vs the GX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-H2S GX9 
ReleasedMay 2022February 2018More recent by 53 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1240kSharper display (+380k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

 GX9 Fujifilm X-H2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-H2S GX9 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3.00"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H2S enjoys physical dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has specifications of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-H2S versus Panasonic GX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S compared to the GX9.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2S and GX9 is 62 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2S and GX9.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2S having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-H2S will provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H2S is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Street photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Street photography advice
72
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
more heavy than competition (660g)
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Sports photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography advice
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (580 per charge)
has phase detect AF
73
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
bad battery (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Travel photography features
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography features
73
great battery power (580 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
71
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
bad battery (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX9
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
weather proof
great battery power (580 shots)
has dual storage slots
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
73
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
35
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Panasonic GX9
 Fujifilm X-H2SPanasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H2S Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-31 2018-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type Stacked BSI X-Trans 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 26MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 82 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 407 gr (0.90 pounds)
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 All around 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 580 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Two Single
Launch price $2,499 $1,000