Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic GX9

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Panasonic GX9, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was announced 19 months before the GX9 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores versus the GX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 features outside dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has specifications of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Panasonic GX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs the GX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and GX9 is 76 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and GX9.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T2 will offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.