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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
87
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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
  • Launched February 2018
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Panasonic GX9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-M1 was unveiled 5 years before the GX9 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up vs the GX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-M1 GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 GX9 Fujifilm X-M1 
LaunchedFebruary 2018September 2013More modern by 53 months
Display resolution1240k920kClearer display (+320k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-M1 GX9 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-M1 has got outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Panasonic GX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the GX9.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and GX9 is 87 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-M1 and GX9.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-M1 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-M1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography features
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
75
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX9 Street photography factors
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Sports photography with Panasonic GX9
53
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
72
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography information
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
71
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
bad battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
31
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
35
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic GX9
 Fujifilm X-M1Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-09-17 2018-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 407g (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $1,000