X-H2vs Lumix G9
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
X-H2 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum resolution in X-mount
- Commercial shooters who need 40MP files and pixel shift for critical detail
- X-T5 buyers who prefer a larger grip and top LCD panel
- Video shooters who want 8K and a fully articulating screen in one Fujifilm body
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-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £549 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Commercial | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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