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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Launched November 2022
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T4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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Launched November 2017
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic G9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and G9 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and G9 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was introduced 5 years after the G9 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-T5 grades against the G9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-T5 G9 
LaunchedNovember 2022November 2017Newer by 61 months
Display resolution1840k1040kSharper display (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 G9 Fujifilm X-T5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm X-T5 G9 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 offers external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic G9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 against the G9.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T5 and G9 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T5 and G9.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T5 will offer extra detail using its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
85
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography features
Panasonic G9 Street photography features
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
heavier than others (557 grams)
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography details
Panasonic G9 Sports photography details
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/180,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (580 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery (400 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography features
Panasonic G9 Travel photography features
71
good battery life (580 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
heavier than others (557g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
70
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
87
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (580 shots)
two card slots
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
35
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (6240 x 4160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than others (557 grams)
76
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic G9
 Fujifilm X-T5Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-11-02 2017-11-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 7728 x 5152 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 82 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,840k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/180000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 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 557g (1.23 lbs) 658g (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 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 580 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $1,699 $1,500