X-Pro2vs Lumix S9
Fujifilm
X-Pro2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
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Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
View Lumix S9
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.
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-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 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-pro2 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-pro2 is the most affordable; only the x-pro2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro2 (2016) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 495g body only | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro2 | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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