Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GX9
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
- Announced January 2016
- Older Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-Pro3
(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
- Introduced February 2018
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Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic GX9, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.
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Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up against the GX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Panasonic GX9
| Fujifilm X-Pro2 | GX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 1240k | Crisper display (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2
| GX9 | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2018 |  | January 2016 | Fresher by 25 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Panasonic GX9
| Fujifilm X-Pro2 | GX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 enjoys physical dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 compared to the GX9.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and GX9 is 74 and 82 respectively.
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and GX9.
All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-Pro2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-Pro2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2016-01-15 | 2018-02-13 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR Processor III | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | 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 | 24MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 273 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,620k dot | 1,240k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,760k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 92 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
| Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 495g (1.09 lb) | 407g (0.90 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") | 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 | 350 images | 260 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
| Storage slots | Dual | Single |
| Launch price | $1,700 | $1,000 |