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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Announced September 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Released February 2018
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GX9, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was introduced 7 months after the GX9 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades against the GX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-T3 GX9 
ReleasedSeptember 2018February 2018Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 GX9 Fujifilm X-T3 
Display resolution1240k1040kCrisper display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-T3 GX9 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 provides external measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") and a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the GX9.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and GX9 is 71 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T3 and GX9.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T3 will provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography details
82
you can focus manually
amazing MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography info
Panasonic GX9 Street photography info
75
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography details
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
73
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography info
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography info
74
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
amazing MP (26MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
71
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX9
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
amazing MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
bad battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
34
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GX9
 Fujifilm X-T3Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-06 2018-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 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) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539 grams (1.19 lb) 407 grams (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 390 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Dual One
Retail price $1,500 $1,000