Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Lumix G9
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Starting from £1599 new
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
- Rangefinder-style photographers who want a hidden LCD for a film-like experience
- Street photographers who want the most immersive optical/hybrid viewfinder
- Fujifilm enthusiasts who value the X-Pro's unique shooting philosophy
- X-Pro2 owners upgrading to weather sealing and the X-Trans IV sensor
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 fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £549 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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