X-E2vs Lumix G9
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Casual — X-E2 (2013): The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
X-E2 (2013)
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
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 lumix g9 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the x-e2 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E2 (2013) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £549 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E2 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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