X-Pro2vs Lumix G9 II
Fujifilm
X-Pro2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
View X-Pro2
VS
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
View Lumix G9 II
GearScore™ Verdict — 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 & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
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 II (2023)
- Stills photographers who want the best MFT camera for sport and wildlife
- G9 owners upgrading to phase-detect AF and improved video specs
- Hybrid MFT shooters who want strong stills and 5.7K video in one body
- Photographers who want the most capable Lumix MFT camera ever made
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the x-pro2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro2 (2016) | Lumix G9 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 495g body only | 658g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro2 | Lumix G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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