Fujifilm GFX 100S IIvs X-T30 IIvs Lumix G9 II
Fujifilm
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
From £4499
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape professionals
View Fujifilm GFX 100S II
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
From £1499
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
View Lumix G9 II
Which should you buy?
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Professionals — Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024): 102MP medium-format quality in the most accessible GFX body — the best entry point to the Fujifilm GFX system.
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
- You need the highest resolution available outside of a Phase One system
- You shoot studio, fashion, landscape, or architecture at a professional level
- You want medium format quality without the bulk of a traditional large-format system
X-T30 II (2021)
- You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
- You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
- You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality
Lumix G9 II (2023)
- You want the best Micro Four Thirds camera for both stills and video
- You shoot wildlife, sports, or documentary and value the compact, lightweight MFT system
- You're invested in the MFT lens ecosystem and want the top-tier body to go with it
Quick take: The fujifilm gfx 100s ii has the highest resolution at 102mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the fujifilm gfx 100s ii, lumix g9 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024) | X-T30 II (2021) | Lumix G9 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,499 | £499 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 26.1MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) |
| Battery Life | 460 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 883g body only | 383g body only | 658g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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