X100Svs Lumix G9
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Travel — X100S (2013): The X100S was the moment the X100 series became legendary. Dramatically faster phase-detect AF, X-Trans II image quality, Fujifilm's film simulations, and the iconic hybrid viewfinder in a pocketable fixed-lens body — the blueprint every subsequent X100 has built on. A brilliant used-market buy for street and travel photographers who want the Fujifilm experience at an accessible price.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
X100S (2013)
- Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
- Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
- Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
- Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series
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 lumix g9 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the x100s is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £549 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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