X-T30vs Lumix G9 II
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Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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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 & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
Who should buy what
X-T30 (2019)
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
Lumix G9 II (2023)
- Stills photographers who want the best MFT camera for sport and wildlife
- G9 owners upgrading to phase-detect AF and improved video specs
- Hybrid MFT shooters who want strong stills and 5.7K video in one body
- Photographers who want the most capable Lumix MFT camera ever made
Quick take: The x-t30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 (2019) | Lumix G9 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 658g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 | Lumix G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — |
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