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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 II X 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Announced September 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Announced January 2023
  • Older Model is Panasonic S5
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic S5 II X, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and S5 II X (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the S5 II X and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up against the S5 II X in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic S5 II X

 Fujifilm X-T3 S5 II X 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Fujifilm X-T3

 S5 II X Fujifilm X-T3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2023September 2018Fresher by 52 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kCrisper display (+800k dot)
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic S5 II X

 Fujifilm X-T3 S5 II X 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3.00"Same display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T3 offers physical measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II X has specifications 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 and Panasonic S5 II X in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 vs the S5 II X.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and S5 II X is 71 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 II X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and S5 II X.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T3 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T3 will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography factors
81
focusing manually
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
86
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Street photography with Panasonic S5 II X
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography details
Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography details
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography information
Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography information
74
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (370 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery life (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S5 II X Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
79
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (5952 x 3968 pixels)
includes external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic S5 II X
 Fujifilm X-T3Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-06 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 779
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 65
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 5952x3968
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539 grams (1.19 lb) 740 grams (1.63 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
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 images 370 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots 2 2
Retail pricing $1,500 $2,199