X-H1vs Lumix G9
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape & Travel — X-H1 (2018): The X-H1 was Fujifilm's first IBIS-equipped camera and remains the most ergonomic X-mount body ever made. Its deep grip and build quality are class-leading. The 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor delivers outstanding image quality. Video spec is slightly dated but F-Log recording is supported. An excellent used-market buy for photographers who want Fujifilm's film simulations with body-based stabilisation at a fraction of current prices.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
X-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
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 x-h1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-h1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H1 (2018) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £500 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, F-Log | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (mechanical) | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 623g (body only) | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H1 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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