X-T30 IIIvs Lumix G9
Fujifilm
X-T30 III (2025)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Enthusiast Photography, Travel & Street — X-T30 III (2025): 40MP resolution and flagship-level subject detection in the most affordable X-T body — the best value Fujifilm camera ever made.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
X-T30 III (2025)
- Fujifilm X-T30 II owners who want a significant resolution upgrade
- Enthusiasts who want 40MP quality without flagship pricing
- Street and travel photographers who shoot JPEG-first
- Anyone stepping up from a smartphone or entry-level camera
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-t30 iii has the highest resolution at 40mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 III (2025) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £549 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g body only | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 III | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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