X-T2vs Lumix G9
Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary — X-T2 (2016): The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
X-T2 (2016)
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
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-t2 has the highest resolution at 24mp. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T2 (2016) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 507g (with battery and card) | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T2 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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