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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(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
  • Released September 2018
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced July 2021
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH6
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T3 was introduced 3 years before the GH5 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades against the GH5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic GH5 II

 Fujifilm X-T3 GH5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Fujifilm X-T3

 GH5 II Fujifilm X-T3 
AnnouncedJuly 2021September 2018Newer by 35 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kClearer display (+800k dot)
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GH5 II

 Fujifilm X-T3 GH5 II 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 comes with external measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") along with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 II has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 vs the GH5 II.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and GH5 II is 71 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T3 and GH5 II.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T3 will produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography factors
81
you can focus manually
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Street photography with Panasonic GH5 II
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography highlights
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery life (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography features
Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography features
74
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
low battery life (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging advice
34
touch screen
includes face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
76
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (4992 x 3744 resolution)
includes external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GH5 II
 Fujifilm X-T3Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Other name - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-06 2021-07-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 108
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
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) 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4992x3744
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539 grams (1.19 lbs) 727 grams (1.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 390 shots 400 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 2 2
Pricing at release $1,500 $1,700