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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
80
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2018
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T200
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
  • Revealed November 2017
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and the G9 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and G9 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was launched 7 months later than the G9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up against the G9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-T100 G9 
RevealedMay 2018November 2017Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 G9 Fujifilm X-T100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-T100 G9 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 provides outer measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 vs the G9.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T100 and G9 is 80 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T100 and G9.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T100 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T100 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography features
Panasonic G9 Street photography features
72
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (448 grams)
75
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
71
silent mode (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (430 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery life (430 per charge)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition (448g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography highlights
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (430 shots)
lack of image stabilization
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G9 Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (448g)
76
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Panasonic G9
 Fujifilm X-T100Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-05-24 2017-11-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 91 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448 gr (0.99 lb) 658 gr (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" 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 430 images 400 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Dual
Cost at release $499 $1,500