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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic Lumix S9

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The X-S20 wins 3 of 6 scored specs (resolution, stabilization, battery (cipa)); the S9 wins 3 (weight). They cost about the same.

3 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, stabilization, battery (cipa).
3 WINSBuy it if you want: weight.
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FRONT (WIDTH × HEIGHT)
TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Fujifilm X-S20127.7 × 85.1 × 65.4 mm · 491 g
  • Panasonic Lumix S9126 × 73.9 × 46.7 mm · 486 g

Where they differ

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X-S20S9
PRICE & SCORE
Price$1,499$1,498BEST
CameraFits score7.87.9BEST
PHOTO
Resolution26.1 MPBEST24.2 MP
SensorMegapixels and sensor size. Full-frame gathers more light than APS-C or Micro Four Thirds, for cleaner low-light shots and more background blur.APS-CFull-frame
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.7 stopsBEST6.5 stops
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/4000 mech · 1/32000 elecElectronic only, 1/8000
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −7 EVPeople, animals, vehicles, trains, aircraft · down to −6 EV
VIDEO
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.—1.5x crop
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.20.3 ms · 4K full width, CineD22 ms · 4K, DPReview
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.F-Log/F-Log2V-Log
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.ProRes RAW / Blackmagic RAW over HDMINone
Audio jacksA mic input for better sound, and a headphone jack to check what you are recording.Mic + headphoneMic only
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.750 shotsBEST470 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.491 g486 gBEST
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.2.36M-dot, 0.62×—
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Fujifilm XL-Mount Alliance
Native lenses40+80+

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