X-T3vs Lumix G9
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
X-T3 (2018)
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
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-t3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T3 (2018) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £549 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
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