Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5
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![Fujifilm X-T3 front Fujifilm X-T3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X-T3/Fujifilm-X-T3-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs
(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
(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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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T3 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic S5
Fujifilm X-T3 | S5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Fujifilm X-T3
S5 | Fujifilm X-T3 | |||
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Announced | August 2020 | ![]() | September 2018 | Fresher by 23 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+800k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic S5
Fujifilm X-T3 | S5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-T3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T3-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T3 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | |
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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 |