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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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-T30 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic G9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and G9 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and G9 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was launched 16 months later than the G9 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades against the G9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-T30 G9 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019November 2017More recent by 16 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 G9 Fujifilm X-T30 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-T30 G9 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 has got external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Panasonic G9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 against the G9.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and G9 is 82 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and G9.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography features
Panasonic G9 Street photography features
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
no image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
78
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery life (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
80
great battery power (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is amazing (26MP)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
70
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
bad battery life (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging info
Panasonic G9 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
76
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Panasonic G9
 Fujifilm X-T30Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-14 2017-11-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 -
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 658g (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 photographs 400 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Two
Retail price $899 $1,500