X-H2vs Lumix S9
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Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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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.
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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 S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the lumix s9 is the most affordable; only the x-h2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2 | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Commercial | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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