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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
70
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX9 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
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T4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
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic GX9, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was introduced 4 years after the GX9 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T5 scores vs the GX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-T5 GX9 
ReleasedNovember 2022February 2018Newer by 58 months
Display resolution1840k1240kSharper display (+600k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 GX9 Fujifilm X-T5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm X-T5 GX9 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T5 offers exterior 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 GX9 has proportions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic GX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 vs the GX9.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and GX9 is 70 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T5 and GX9.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T5 will produce greater detail using its extra 20MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography features
86
manual focus
MP count fantastic (40MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX9 Street photography factors
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proof
heavier than competition in class (557g)
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography highlights
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/180,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (40MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (580 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
73
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Travel photography with Panasonic GX9
71
good battery life (580 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count fantastic (40 megapixels)
heavier than competition in class (557 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX9
87
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (40MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (580 per charge)
has double storage slots
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (6240 x 4160 resolution)
includes mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (557g)
35
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic GX9
 Fujifilm X-T5Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-11-02 2018-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7728 x 5152 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 82 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,840k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/180000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) -
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557g (1.23 pounds) 407g (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 2 1
Retail pricing $1,699 $1,000