X-E3vs Lumix G9 II
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Travel — X-E3 (2017): The X-E3 is the lightest Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera with the 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor. Its slim, compact body appeals to street photographers who find the X-T line too bulky. The touchscreen joystick and Bluetooth connection are welcome additions. 4K is technically available but limited to 15fps — this is a stills-first camera. An excellent compact travel camera at used-market prices.
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
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
Lumix G9 II (2023)
- Stills photographers who want the best MFT camera for sport and wildlife
- G9 owners upgrading to phase-detect AF and improved video specs
- Hybrid MFT shooters who want strong stills and 5.7K video in one body
- Photographers who want the most capable Lumix MFT camera ever made
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the x-e3 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E3 (2017) | Lumix G9 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 337g (body only) | 658g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E3 | Lumix G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | — | |
| 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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