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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Announced September 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Updated by Panasonic S5 II
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Panasonic S5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the S5 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the S5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores against the S5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm X-T3 S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 S5 Fujifilm X-T3 
AnnouncedAugust 2020September 2018Fresher by 23 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kClearer screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm X-T3 S5 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3.0"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 has outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Panasonic S5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the S5.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and S5 is 71 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T3 and S5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T3 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Fujifilm X-T3 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T3 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography info
82
has manual focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
85
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography info
Panasonic S5 Street photography info
75
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
no image stabilization
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 fps)
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S5 Travel photography advice
74
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count high (26MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
79
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography factors
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T3
Vlogging with Panasonic S5
34
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic S5
 Fujifilm X-T3Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-06 2020-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti alias 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 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 31
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.0 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539 gr (1.19 lb) 714 gr (1.57 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photographs 440 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots 2 2
Retail cost $1,500 $1,999