Panasonic GX9 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

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Panasonic GX9 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

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

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GX9 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GX9 conclusion.

APS-C 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Panasonic GX9 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro3

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$798 vs $1799*
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Longer video battery life
70 vs 45 minutes
Capture more video
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bigger JPEG buffer
140 vs 79 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-Pro3 advantages over Panasonic GX9

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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

440 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
4 years vs 6 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1620k vs 1240k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
26.1 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 9.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 9.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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

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
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

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

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-Pro3, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro3 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to 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

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Panasonic GX85

$1799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$598
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic GX85

Compared to 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

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Olympus E-M10 III

$1799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Compared to Leica CL

Panasonic GX9

Leica CL

$898
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$3195
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Leica CL

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Leica CL

$1799
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$3195
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica CL

Compared to Olympus E-PL9

Panasonic GX9

Olympus E-PL9

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

$700
4/3

Longer stills battery life
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Olympus E-PL9

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Olympus E-PL9

$1799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-PL9

Compared to Sony A6400

Panasonic GX9

Sony A6400

$898
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$898
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Sony A6400

$1799
APS-C

Top deck display
Higher max flash sync

$898
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A6400

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