X-H2Svs Lumix G9
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
VS
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video — X-H2S (2022): The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
X-H2S (2022)
- Sports and wildlife photographers who want mirrorless AF performance without full-frame prices
- Fujifilm videographers who need 4K/120p and internal ProRes in a compact body
- X-T5 owners who prioritise speed and video over resolution
- Professionals who need weather sealing down to -10°C and deep-grip ergonomics for heavy lenses
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-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £549 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~580 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, 0.8× magnification | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — |
More comparisons with X-H2S
Camera family history