X-M5vs Lumix G9
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans — X-M5 (2024): Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
X-M5 (2024)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
- Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
- Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
- Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount system
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-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £549 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | 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 | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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