Panasonic G9 vs Fujifilm X-H1

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Panasonic G9 vs Fujifilm X-H1

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

Go in depth with our full Panasonic G9 Review.
How does it shoot? Panasonic G9 in the real world.
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Compare Panasonic G9 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic G9 conclusion.

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

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-H1 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-H1 in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-H2
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Differences

Panasonic G9 advantages over Fujifilm X-H1

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Slower slow-motion
180 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Longer video battery life
55 vs 35 minutes
Capture more video
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

400 vs 310 shots
Capture more photos
More viewfinder magnification
0.83x vs 0.75x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
60.0 fps vs 14.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
60.0 fps vs 14.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
50 vs 27 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-H1 advantages over Panasonic G9

Less expensive
$1000 vs $1498
Save money for lenses or accessories
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)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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
Longer exposure
900 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

User reviews

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Body Only
Kit with 12-60mm f/2.8-4 lens

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Body with Battery Grip

Body with Battery Grip
Body Only
Kit with 16-55mm f/2.8 lens

Review Excerpt

Great build quality; Very good image quality; Effective IBIS; Excellent performance; Fast shooting speeds; 4K/60p video.
No phase-detection autofocus; 10-minute limit for 4k60p video clips; No V-Log or 10-bit video.
Read our Panasonic G9 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-H1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-H1 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Panasonic G9

Sigma sd Quattro

$1065
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro

$1000
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro H

Panasonic G9

Sigma sd Quattro H

$1065
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$1199
APS-H

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Sigma sd Quattro H

Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro H

$1000
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1199
APS-H

Larger sensor
More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sigma sd Quattro H

Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G9

Olympus E-M1 II

$1065
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Top deck display

$1324
4/3

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X-H1

Olympus E-M1 II

$1000
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1324
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Compared to Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G9

Panasonic GH5

$1065
4/3

High resolution composite
Top deck display

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5

Fujifilm X-H1

Panasonic GH5

$1000
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$1348
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5

Compared to Panasonic G95

Panasonic G9

Panasonic G95

$1065
4/3

Slower slow-motion
High resolution composite

$831
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G95

Fujifilm X-H1

Panasonic G95

$1000
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$831
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G95

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