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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Launched July 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T3
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
  • Announced November 2017
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Panasonic G9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the G9 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and G9 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was manufactured 16 months prior to the G9 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades vs the G9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-T2 G9 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 G9 Fujifilm X-T2 
AnnouncedNovember 2017July 2016More modern by 16 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-T2 G9 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 has physical dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T2 versus 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 change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 against the G9.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and G9 is 76 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and G9.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T2 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Street photography with Panasonic G9
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G9 Sports photography advice
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Travel photography highlights
63
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
not so great battery power (340 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (400 shots)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery life (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
33
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
76
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic G9
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-07-07 2017-11-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data 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 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lb) 658 grams (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 images 400 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 2
Retail pricing $1,600 $1,500