X-T2vs Lumix S9
Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
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Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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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.
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-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 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-t2 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-t2 is the most affordable; only the x-t2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T2 (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 | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 507g (with battery and card) | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T2 | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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