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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T2
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Released November 2017
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the G9 (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and G9 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was announced 4 years earlier than the G9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up against the G9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-T1 G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 G9 Fujifilm X-T1 
ReleasedNovember 2017April 2014More recent by 43 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-T1 G9 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 features outside 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) whilst the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the G9.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and G9 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and G9.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic G9 will deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography features
Panasonic G9 Street photography features
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Sports photography highlights
67
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 shots)
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery life (400 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography information
Panasonic G9 Travel photography information
63
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
low battery life (350 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
70
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 per charge)
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1
Vlogging with Panasonic G9
33
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
77
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G9
 Fujifilm X-T1Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-04-14 2017-11-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash options Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lbs) 658 gr (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 400 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One 2
Cost at release $1,300 $1,500