Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX9

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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX9

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A2 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-A2 conclusion.

4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GX9 Review.
How does it shoot? Panasonic GX9 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GX9 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A3
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Differences

Fujifilm X-A2 advantages over Panasonic GX9

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

410 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Panasonic GX9 advantages over Fujifilm X-A2

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~1.00 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
More telephoto lens reach
120 mm vs 76 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Newer
7 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
413k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.36 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
9.2 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
140 vs 16 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.1 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
32 vs 12 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Very good image quality; Great high ISO performance for its class; Very good optical performance from the kit lens; Decent battery life; Very good value for the money.
No built-in EVF; Slower than average full autofocus shutter lag in testing; Sluggish continuous AF for stills & video; Mediocre burst speeds; Limited dynamic range with JPEGs; No remote control with Wi-Fi.
Read our Fujifilm X-A2 Review

Great image quality; Good high ISO performance for its class; Improved JPEG processing; Fast autofocus; Fast ~9fps burst mode.
Smallish field-sequential EVF; Below average battery life; No mic/headphone jacks; Noticeable crop on 4K video.
Read our Panasonic GX9 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-A2

Sony NEX-6

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6

Panasonic GX9

Sony NEX-6

$898
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-A2

Fujifilm X-E2

$600
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Wider angle kit lens

$899
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Panasonic GX9

Fujifilm X-E2

$898
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Compared to Panasonic GX85

Fujifilm X-A2

Panasonic GX85

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$598
4/3

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Panasonic GX85

Panasonic GX9

Panasonic GX85

$898
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
More telephoto lens reach

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX85

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-A2

Fujifilm X-A3

$600
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Panasonic GX9

Fujifilm X-A3

$898
4/3

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Olympus E-M10 III

Fujifilm X-A2

Olympus E-M10 III

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$549
4/3

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Panasonic GX9

Olympus E-M10 III

$898
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
4/3

Longer stills battery life
Lighter weight

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