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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T4
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-T3 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic G9, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and G9 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and G9 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was revealed 11 months later than the G9 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up vs the G9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-T3 G9 
IntroducedSeptember 2018November 2017Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 G9 Fujifilm X-T3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-T3 G9 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T3 has external measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus the G9.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T3 and G9 is 71 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T3 and G9.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T3 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T3 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography info
81
focusing manually
amazing MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Street photography highlights
75
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Sports photography with Panasonic G9
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
not so great battery (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography details
Panasonic G9 Travel photography details
74
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
amazing MP (26MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
70
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
amazing MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G9 Vlogging advice
34
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
76
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic G9
 Fujifilm X-T3Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-06 2017-11-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539 gr (1.19 lb) 658 gr (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 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 390 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two Two
Cost at launch $1,500 $1,500