X-S20vs Lumix G9
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
X-S20 (2023)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm colour science in a vlogging-friendly body
- Hybrid shooters who need IBIS, 6.2K video, and a fully articulating screen
- X-S10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade with better battery and video
- Beginners who want a capable all-rounder without Fujifilm's traditional dials
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-s20 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-S20 (2023) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £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, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 491g body only | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 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 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S20 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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