Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 II

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Panasonic S5 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and S5 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was introduced 5 years prior to the S5 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up against the S5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery and Panasonic S5 II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") having a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Panasonic S5 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus the S5 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and S5 II is 71 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T3 and S5 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-T3 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T3 will be behind in sensor technology.