Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX9

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GX9, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was introduced 4 years prior to the GX9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades against the GX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T1 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 has external measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has sizing of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the GX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and GX9 is 79 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and GX9.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.