Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5
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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

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.

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.

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.
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.

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 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.

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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 |