X-T3vs Lumix S9
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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?
Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
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-T3 (2018)
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
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-t3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t3 is the most affordable; only the x-t3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T3 (2018) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T3 | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
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