X-Pro2vs Lumix G9
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Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Travel Photography — X-Pro2 (2016): The X-Pro series at its most balanced — 24MP X-Trans III, weather sealing, and a refined hybrid viewfinder that made it a street photography benchmark.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
X-Pro2 (2016)
- Street photographers who want the best hybrid OVF experience in the X-mount system
- Fujifilm fans who want X-Trans III rendering at a used-price discount vs X-Pro3
- Documentary photographers who value the discreet, rangefinder-style form factor
- X-Pro1 owners ready for a significant upgrade in AF and resolution
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-pro2 has the highest resolution at 24mp. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro2 (2016) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 495g body only | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M 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 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro2 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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