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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Introduced November 2017
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the G9 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and G9 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was released 9 months before the G9 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores against the G9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-T20 G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 G9 Fujifilm X-T20 
IntroducedNovember 2017January 2017Fresher by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-T20 G9 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T20 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs the G9.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and G9 is 83 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and G9.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T20 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T20 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography advice
Panasonic G9 Street photography advice
78
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
no image stabilization
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Sports photography highlights
75
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Travel photography with Panasonic G9
76
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
70
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
Vlogging with Panasonic G9
36
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
77
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic G9
 Fujifilm X-T20Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2017-11-08
Body design 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
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 658 grams (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photographs 400 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single 2
Price at launch $900 $1,500