X-T1vs Lumix G9 II
Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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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, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
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-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
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-t1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T1 (2014) | Lumix G9 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | 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 | 440g (with battery and card) | 658g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | Lumix G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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