Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z5
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
- Revealed September 2018
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-T2
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Released July 2020

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z5 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm X-T3 was released 22 months prior to the Z5 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades vs the Z5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Z5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery and Nikon Z5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Nikon Z5
Fujifilm X-T3 | Z5 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm X-T3
Z5 | Fujifilm X-T3 | |||
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Released | July 2020 | ![]() | September 2018 | Newer by 22 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Z5
Fujifilm X-T3 | Z5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T3 has external dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") along with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z5 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus the Z5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and Z5 is 71 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Z5.
As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T3 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T3 | Nikon Z5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X-T3 | Nikon Z5 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-09-06 | 2020-07-20 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | X-Processor 4 | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6016 x 4016 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 273 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
Number of lenses | 54 | 15 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 3,690 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 4.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 539 gr (1.19 pounds) | 675 gr (1.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 pictures | 470 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | EN-EL15c |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Pricing at release | $1,500 | $1,399 |