X-T30vs Lumix G9

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-T30 (2019) Starting from £399 new Best for Street, travel, everyday View X-T30
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Lumix Lumix G9 Lumix Lumix G9 (2017) Starting from £549 new Best for Wildlife, sports, travel View Lumix G9

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Street, Travel, Everyday — X-T30 (2019): The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.

Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.

↓ Full specifications below

X-T30 (2019)

  • Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
  • Travellers who prioritise 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-t30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T30 (2019)Lumix G9 (2017)
Price £399 £549
Sensor APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 26.1MP 20.3MP
Video 4K 30fps 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 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic
Battery Life 380 shots (CIPA) 400 shots (CIPA)
Weight 383g (body only) 658g (body only)
Dimensions 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.62× 2.36M-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 Single SD UHS-I 2× SD UHS-II
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size
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