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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-S20
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced November 2017
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and G9 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and G9 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was launched 2 years later than the G9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades vs the G9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-S10 G9 
IntroducedOctober 2020November 2017More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 G9 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-S10 G9 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 provides external measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 and the G9.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and G9 is 73 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and G9.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-S10 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
76
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
75
has image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
more heavy than competitors (465 grams)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography info
Panasonic G9 Sports photography info
85
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization
MP count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography features
Panasonic G9 Travel photography features
76
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (465 grams)
70
environment proof
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization
MP count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging information
Panasonic G9 Vlogging information
77
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (465 grams)
76
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Panasonic G9
 Fujifilm X-S10Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-15 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 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lbs) 658 grams (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
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 325 shots 400 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Two
Launch cost $999 $1,500