Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GX9

Below is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Panasonic GX9, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was brought out 3 years earlier than the GX9 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up against the GX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR offers external dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has sizing of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Panasonic GX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR compared to the GX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GX9 is 79 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GX9.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.