GFX 100vs Lumix G9
Fujifilm
GFX 100 (2019)
Starting from £4999 new
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Photography — GFX 100 (2019): The world's first 100MP mirrorless with IBIS and phase-detect AF — the GFX 100 was a landmark in medium format, but its size and weight are professional-grade.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
GFX 100 (2019)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need extraordinary resolution
- Landscape photographers willing to carry a large body for maximum detail
- GFX system users who want the original 100MP body at a lower cost than GFX 100S
- Studio photographers who want the finest image quality the GFX system can offer
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The gfx 100 has the highest resolution at 102mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 100 (2019) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,999 | £549 |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1,400g (with battery and card) | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 156.2 × 163.6 × 102.9mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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