Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX9

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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX9

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APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-T20 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-T20 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-T20.

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.
See real-world photos taken with the GX9.
Compare Panasonic GX9 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GX9 conclusion.

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Differences

Fujifilm X-T20 advantages over Panasonic GX9

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.93 vs 3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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

350 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More pixels
24.3 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
13.7 fps vs 9.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
13.7 fps vs 9.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic GX9 advantages over Fujifilm X-T20

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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
Longer video battery life
70 vs 50 minutes
Capture more video
More telephoto lens reach
120 mm vs 84 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.62x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
140 vs 32 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Fujifilm X-T20.
Read our Fujifilm X-T20 Initial Test

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 A6300

Fujifilm X-T20

Sony A6300

$599
APS-C

Touchscreen
Doesn't require an AA filter

$748
APS-C

NFC
Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A6300

Panasonic GX9

Sony A6300

$898
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$748
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6300

Compared to Panasonic GX85

Fujifilm X-T20

Panasonic GX85

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

$598
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T20 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-T20

Fujifilm X-A3

$599
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm X-T20 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-T20

Olympus E-M10 III

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

$549
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T20 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

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Fujifilm X-T20

Fujifilm X-T100

$599
APS-C

Fast startup
More telephoto lens reach

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Panasonic GX9

Fujifilm X-T100

$898
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Fujifilm X-T100

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